safely
[ seyf-lee ]
/ ˈseɪf li /
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adverb
without harm or injury: The travel team has arrived safely and on schedule.
without risk or danger: While we sit safely in our air-conditioned homes complaining, he’s driving across the country working for change.
in a way that protects from loss, damage, or harm: I wanted that piece of paper safely filed away, just in case I needed to look at it again.
without likelihood of being wrong; with reasonable assurance: I think we can safely say that the zoo expects some puma kittens later this year!
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OTHER WORDS FROM safely
qua·si-safe·ly, adverbsu·per·safe·ly, adverbun·safe·ly, adverbWords nearby safely
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