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safety

/ˈseɪfti/
the state of being protected from harm or danger

The company prioritizes safety in all its operations.

This means they take measures to prevent accidents and protect employees.


general

the condition of being safe from harm, danger, or risk

Wear a helmet for safety when riding a bike.

This means you should protect your head to avoid injury.

The safety of the passengers is our top priority.

This means we focus on protecting the people traveling with us.

Safety can refer to physical, emotional, or financial protection.

Collocations

safety measuresactions taken to prevent harmsafety equipmenttools or gear used to protect from dangersafety firsta principle that prioritizes avoiding harm

Synonyms

securityprotectionsurenessassurance

Antonyms

dangerriskhazardperil

Related Phrases

safety netphrase
a system that prevents people from falling into hardship
safety firstphrase
a principle that prioritizes avoiding harm

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Safety is often used in contexts like workplace safety, road safety, and online safety.

Gold Rule

Prioritize Safety

Always consider safety in any activity or decision-making process.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'safte,' from Old English 'sǣft,' meaning 'freedom from harm.'

Usage Notes

Safety can be used in various contexts, including physical safety, financial safety, and emotional safety.

Word Breakdown

safe
protected from harm
root
+
-ty
the state of being
suffix
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