in safety (A2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn ˈseɪfti

Definition

Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; secure.

Examples

• The children were quickly moved to safety.

• We need to get these documents in safety before the storm hits.

• Once the rescue team arrived, the hikers knew they were in safety.

How to Use in safety

in safety (prepositional phrase)

Being in a state of being protected from danger. — "The refugees were kept in safety until the conflict ended."

to safety (prepositional phrase)

Moving towards a place where one is protected from danger. — "The guide led the tourists to safety away from the erupting volcano."

Synonyms of in safety

Words with a similar meaning to in safety:

• secure
• protected
• safe
• sheltered

Antonyms of in safety

Words with the opposite meaning to in safety:

• in danger
• at risk

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