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Safely ˈseɪfli Adverb Bre Plane Landed Bomb Disposed

Word safely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈseɪfli / NAmE / ˈseɪfli /
Example
  • the plane landed safely.
  • the bomb has been safely disposed of.
  • the money is safely locked in a drawer.
  • we can safely say that he will accept the job.
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safely

(adverb)BrE / ˈseɪfli / NAmE / ˈseɪfli /
  1. without being harmed, damaged or lost
    • The plane landed safely.
  2. in a way that does not cause harm or that protects somebody/something from harm
    • The bomb has been safely disposed of.
    • The money is safely locked in a drawer.
  3. without much possibility of being wrong
    • We can safely say that he will accept the job.
  4. without any possibility of the situation changing
    • I thought the kids were safely tucked up in bed.
    • The election was safely out of the way, at last.
  5. without any problems being caused; with no risk
    • These recommendations can safely be ignored.
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