What does safely mean?
Definitions for safely
safe·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
safelyadverb
with safety; in a safe manner
"we are safely out of there"
Wiktionary
safelyadverb
In a safe manner; using caution above all else.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Safelyadverb
Etymology: from safe.
Who is there that hath the leisure and means to collect all the proofs, concerning most of the opinions he has, so as safely to conclude that he hath a clear and full view? John Locke.
All keep aloof, and safely shout around;
But none presumes to give a nearer wound. Dryden.God safely quit her of her burthen, and with gentle travel, to the gladding of your highness with an heir. William Shakespeare, H. VIII.
ChatGPT
safely
Safely is defined as performing actions in a manner that avoids causing harm, danger, or risk to oneself or others. It implies taking necessary precautions to ensure the protection and well-being of all involved. It can relate to various aspects, including physical harm, emotional distress, health threats, or various kinds of accidents or security breaches.
Webster Dictionary
Safelyadverb
in a safe manner; danger, injury, loss, or evil consequences
Editors Contribution
safelyadverb
In a safe manner.
He drove safely to visit his grandmother after passing his driving test.
Submitted by MaryC on June 17, 2015
British National Corpus
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'safely' in Adverbs Frequency: #316
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Anagrams for safely »
fayles
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of safely in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of safely in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of safely in a Sentence
Just to start and clarify all of our plans for the Super Bowl and Super Bowl week remain fully in place for a month from today. We’re working along with everyone here on stage with the local LA County health department to make sure all of our events are executed safely and within all of the guidelines that have been established.
Should we have the Games ? Yes, we should. Can we have them safely and secure ? I believe we can, i'm not cavalier about that. But I do think there are systems that are now tried and tested. We know so much more about these systems than we did a year ago.
Secret thoughts and open countenance will go safely over the whole world.
People can enjoy the products and share them safely, they also taste good.
Everybody wants to know -- am I immune ? Can I now visit Grandma so that I'm not a threat to her and she's not a threat to me ? how do we discern the people who can now safely go out and about ? That's an important personal and social question.
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