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Definition of safely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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safely

adverb
safely pronunciation English ˈseɪfli safely pronunciation American ˈseɪfli
 
1 without being harmed, damaged or lostThe plane landed safely.2 in a way that does not cause harm or that protects somebody/something from harmThe bomb has been safely disposed of.The money is safely locked in a drawer.3 without much possibility of being wrongWe can safely say that he will accept the job.4 without any possibility of the situation changingI thought the kids were safely tucked up in bed.The election was safely out of the way, at last.5 without any problems being caused; with no riskThese recommendations can safely be ignored.