safely
word · lemma: safe
/ˈseɪfɫi/
SAYF-lee
/sˈeɪfli/
SAYF-lee
Definition
In a way that avoids danger, harm, or damage. It means something is done with protection or care so that people or things stay safe.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes how an action is done: 'drive safely', 'arrive safely', 'stored safely'. Common with movement, travel, machines, and rules. Learners may confuse 'safe' (adjective: 'The place is safe') with 'safely' (adverb: 'They stayed safely inside').
Spanish: de forma segura - sin peligroPortuguese (BR): com segurança - em segurançaPortuguese (PT): em segurança - de forma seguraChinese (Simplified): 安全地 - 平安地Chinese (Traditional): 安全地 - 平安地Hindi: सुरक्षित रूप से - बिना खतरे केArabic: بأمان - بشكل آمنBengali: নিরাপদে - সুরক্ষিতভাবেRussian: безопасноJapanese: 安全にVietnamese: an toànKorean: 안전하게Turkish: güvenli bir şekildeUrdu: محفوظ طریقے سےIndonesian: dengan aman
Example Sentences
Please drive safely in the rain.
basic
The baby is sleeping safely in the crib.
basic
We arrived home safely after the trip.
basic
Text me when you get there safely.
natural
Make sure the ladder is set up safely before you climb.
natural
Luckily, everyone got out safely before the fire spread.
natural