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safe

Pronunciation: /sɛɪ̯f/

“safe” is a German word. Its 2 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. safe

adverb

  1. definitely, absolutely, sure

Etymology

English safe, originally borrowed in the context of safe sex (safer Sex, 1980s), later generalized.

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