safe
Because it is a word with a single syllable, safe is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy.
Definitions ofsafe
- A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
- A condom.
- A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
- A safety bicycle.
- To make something safe.
- Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
Example: "You’ll be safe here."
- Free from risk.
Example: "It’s safe to eat this."
- Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
Example: "We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over."
- When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
Example: "The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe."
- Properly secured.
Synonyms: secure
Example: "The documents are safe."
- (used after a noun, often forming a compound) Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.
Example: "dishwasher-safe"
- Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.
- Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
- Reliable; trusty.
Synonyms: trustworthy
- Cautious.
- Of a programming language, type-safe or more generally offering well-defined behavior despite programming errors.
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.