US /ˈseɪfli/
adv Freq #3732

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Without being harmed or causing harm.

    The children arrived home safely after school.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that involves no risk or danger.

    You can safely assume the report is correct.

Etymology

From Middle English savely; equivalent to safe + -ly.

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