adv
safely
SAYF-lee
adv
1
Without risk of harm or danger.
"The plane landed safely despite the storm."
"Please drive safely on the icy roads."
How to Use Safely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that avoids danger or risk.
Word Forms
more safely comparative, safelier comparative, most safely superlative, safeliest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English savely, built from safe + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.