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Every place in the country you should get a license that shows you know how to safely store it, keep it away from your children or grandchildren. You should have to license it so the police can trace it if it's used in a crime.
Michael D. Barnes

Meaning of "safely" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SAFELY

safely  [ˈseɪflɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SAFELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Safely is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SAFELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

safely

Safety

Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected against physical, social, spiritual, financial, political, emotional, occupational, psychological, educational or other types or consequences of failure, damage, error, accidents, harm or any other event which could be considered non-desirable. Safety can also be defined to be the control of recognized hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk. This can take the form of being protected from the event or from exposure to something that causes health or economical losses. It can include protection of people or of possessions.

Definition of safely in the English dictionary

The first definition of safely in the dictionary is in a safe manner or in a manner that avoids danger. Other definition of safely is securely. Safely is also without encountering danger or mishaps.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SAFELY


beautifully
ˈbjuːtɪflɪ
Chifley
ˈtʃɪflɪ
fishwifely
ˈfɪʃˌwaɪflɪ
housewifely
ˈhaʊsˌwaɪflɪ
rifely
ˈraɪflɪ
sniffly
ˈsnɪflɪ
stiffly
ˈstɪflɪ
unbeautifully
ʌnˈbjuːtɪflɪ
unsafely
ʌnˈseɪflɪ
unwifely
ʌnˈwaɪflɪ
wifely
ˈwaɪflɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SAFELY

safe-blower
safe-breaker
safe-conduct
safe-cracker
safe-deposit
safecracking
safeguard
safeguard clause
safekeeping
safelight
safeness
safer sex
safeties
safety
safety belt
safety blade
safety bolt
safety catch
safety chain
safety curtain

WORDS THAT END LIKE SAFELY

absolutely
approximately
barely
closely
completely
definitely
effectively
entirely
extremely
immediately
likely
lonely
lovely
privately
relatively
respectively
separately
solely
surely
unfortunately

Synonyms and antonyms of safely in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SAFELY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «safely» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of safely

Translation of «safely» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SAFELY

Find out the translation of safely to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of safely from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «safely» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安全地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sin peligro
570 millions of speakers

English

safely
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सुरक्षित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بأمان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безопасно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

com segurança
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নিরাপদে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en toute sécurité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan selamat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sicher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

安全に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안전하게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kanthi aman
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một cách an toàn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாப்பாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सुरक्षितपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

güvenli bir şekilde
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prudentemente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bezpiecznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безпечно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în condiții de siguranță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ασφάλεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

veilig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

säkert
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trygt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of safely

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SAFELY»

The term «safely» is very widely used and occupies the 7.089 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SAFELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about safely

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10 QUOTES WITH «SAFELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word safely.
1
F. Murray Abraham
I trust that the president will try, just give it one more shot, some revolutionary way of not doing this, of bringing all those kids back home safely.
2
Alan Alda
Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory.
3
John James Audubon
On landing at New York I caught the yellow fever. The kind man who commanded the ship that brought me from France took charge of me and placed me under the care of two Quaker ladies. To their skillful and untiring care I may safely say I owe my life.
4
Michael D. Barnes
Should we have background checks, waiting periods? To drive a car you have to pass a test that shows you know how to drive your car safely, you should have to do the same thing with guns.
5
Michael D. Barnes
Every place in the country you should get a license that shows you know how to safely store it, keep it away from your children or grandchildren. You should have to license it so the police can trace it if it's used in a crime.
6
Jacques Barzun
A man who has both feet planted firmly in the air can be safely called a liberal as opposed to the conservative, who has both feet firmly planted in his mouth.
7
Robert Bolt
The law is not a 'light' for you or any man to see by; the law is not an instrument of any kind. The law is a causeway upon which so long as he keeps to it a citizen may walk safely.
8
Matt Bomer
I can safely say that I had an incredibly difficult and trying past growing up and trying to be an artist and standing up as who I am in this world.
9
David R. Brower
There is no place where we can safely store worn-out reactors or their garbage. No place!
10
Buddha
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SAFELY»

Discover the use of safely in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to safely and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Safely Home
A soul-stirring story of two college friends who reconnect after 20 years. One is living life apart from God in comfortable corporate America while the other is living for Christ under intense persecution in China.
Randy Alcorn, 2011
2
Investigating Safely: A Guide for High School Teachers
Some of the guide's 11 chapters deal with the special safety requirements of specific disciplines; physics, chemistry, Earth and space sciences, and biology.
Juliana Texley, Terry Kwan, John Summers, 2004
3
Buy Gold and Silver Safely
"Buy Gold and Silver Safely" provides those answers by explaining why gold and silver need to be a part of everyone's portfolio, and helping people learn about buying or selling gold and silver... the safe way.
Doug Eberhardt, 2010
4
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe
Now he's stuck in a time loop, going in circles forever. All he has, wrapped in brown paper, is the book his future self was trying to press into his hands. It's called How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe.
Charles Yu, 2011
5
His Heart Safely Trusts Her: How to Win and Keep Your ...
'An inspiring and practical tale of how God's word can help and heal relationship and marital challenges' Taken from Judges chapter 13-16 'King James Version'
Jesse L. Rhodes, 2007
6
Playing Safely
Text explains how safety rules are needed to protect ourselves from accidents.
Robin Nelson, 2005
7
Dream Me Home Safely
Presents essays by thirty of America's most acclaimed authors, including Julia Alvarez, Alice Walker, Nikki Giovanni, Joyce Carol Oates, and John Edgar Wideman, sharing memories of growing up in America.
Susan Richards Shreve, 2003
8
Gaming Safely
"Describes safe online gaming and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher.
Becky D Levine, 2013
9
Inquiring Safely: A Guide for Middle School Teachers
Like Exploring Safely: A Guide for Elementary Teachers, this essential book emphasizes a preventive approach to an up-to-date range of potential hazards.
Terry Kwan, Juliana Texley, 2003
10
The Antidepressant Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide to Safely ...
It is the first book to call attention to the drugs' catch-22: Although many people are ready to go off these drugs, they continue to take them because either the patient or the doctor mistakes antidepressant withdrawal for depressive ...
Joseph Glenmullen, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SAFELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term safely is used in the context of the following news items.
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Fracking in UK 'could be safe' under tighter regulation
Fracking could potentially be done safely in the UK under "rigorous regulation", but it is too early to say whether it would be "a good idea", the Task Force on ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
If it becomes possible to safely genetically increase babies' IQ, it will …
Still, this seems too interesting a topic not to speculate about, so let me offer my guess: If such genetic modification proves to be possible (and safe for the baby), ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
How to safely track a lost or stolen phone
If you ever sell your old phone to a stranger, do it in a safe place. The Northampton Police Department has parking spaces with surveillance cameras that can be ... «wwlp.com, Jun 15»
4
Take the Pool Safely Pledge here
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)'s Pool Safely campaign has launched the Pool Safely Pledge, a checklist that adults can use to commit ... «Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jun 15»
5
How to Order Prescription Drugs Safely Online
Buying safe medicine online is more challenging than one may think. Only 3 percent of online pharmacies are safe and legal, according to the U.S. Food and ... «ABC News, May 15»
6
Can Shell Drill Safely in the Arctic?
Shell Oil expects to be drilling in the Arctic this summer after getting the green light from the White House this week. But can Shell or its federal regulators keep ... «Discovery News, May 15»
7
How to safely use a treadmill (it's not as easy as you think)
It's a pretty straightforward piece of equipment and you've been walking and running for how many years now? I mean, how difficult can it be to try a treadmill for ... «Washington Post, May 15»
8
Tanker lands safely after emergency in Europe
A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing was forced to land early Wednesday morning at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, after a ... «AirForceTimes.com, Apr 15»
9
Missing teen safely recovered
Missing 14-year-old teenager Sabra Jones was located by Kingston Police during the evening of March 30 and safely returned to her residence. Hours after a ... «www.kingstonregion.com/, Mar 15»
10
5 Tips to Travel Safely With Money
5 Tips to Travel Safely With Money. How to keep your cash and ... One of the biggest challenges of traveling today is traveling safely. The simple act of travel puts ... «U.S. News & World Report, Mar 15»

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