safely
SAYF-lee/ˈseɪfli/
- 1In a safe way: without risk, and with caution put ahead of everything else.
Store cleaning chemicals safely, out of children's reach and away from heat.
The additive has been used safely in baked goods for decades.
Similarcarefully, securely, harmlessly
Oppositedangerously, unsafely, carelessly
- 2In a secure way, so that no injury or harm can result.
Once the climbers were safely back at base camp, the storm hit.
The original documents are locked safely in a fireproof cabinet.
Similarsecurely
Oppositeinsecurely, precariously
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Origin
From Middle English savely, equivalent to safe + -ly.