safely
SAYF-lee/ˈseɪfli/
- 1In a careful way that avoids danger.
Please drive safely on the icy roads.
The kids learned how to cross the street safely.
Similarcarefully, securely, harmlessly
Oppositedangerously, unsafely, carelessly
- 2So that someone or something is secure and cannot be hurt or damaged.
We were glad when the plane landed safely.
Mom tucked the baby safely into her crib.
Similarsecurely
Oppositeinsecurely, precariously
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Origin
Formed from the word safe and the ending -ly.