safely
Americanadverb
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without harm or injury.
The travel team has arrived safely and on schedule.
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without risk or danger.
While we sit safely in our air-conditioned homes complaining, he’s driving across the country working for change.
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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.
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without likelihood of being wrong; with reasonable assurance.
I think we can safely say that the zoo expects some puma kittens later this year!
Other Word Forms
- quasi-safely adverb
- supersafely adverb
- unsafely adverb
Etymology
Origin of safely
Example Sentences
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“Some uses are also simply outside the bounds of what today’s technology can safely and reliably do.”
From MarketWatch
The researchers believe the next step is to explore whether future obesity treatments could safely increase energy expenditure without requiring major lifestyle changes from patients.
From Science Daily
Van Zandt said doctors expect Pavan to remain in South Africa for "many weeks before he can be safely evaluated for travel back to the United States".
From BBC
More research will be needed to confirm these results and to determine whether changes in diet or lifestyle can safely reduce tyrosine levels and promote longer life.
From Science Daily
It says it is focusing on how to build AI products slowly and safely.
From Los Angeles Times
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