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Safety: Meaning, Examples, and Common Collocations (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Freedom from danger (safety)

safety 🔊

/ˈseɪfti/

The condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury.

Construction worker in safety gear checking harness on site

Freedom from danger 🔊

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/ˈfriːdəm frəm ˈdeɪndʒər/

Safety refers to the state of being free from harm, risk, or injury, often achieved through protective measures.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Root: 'safe' (from Latin 'salvus') + suffix '-ty' (forms nouns), meaning 'state of being safe'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a safety pin holding things together. SAFE + TY = safety!

📖 Example

Always wear a helmet for your own safety when riding a bicycle. 🔊 Always wear a helmet for your own safety when riding a bicycle.

🔗 Collocations

safety belt – A belt worn in a vehicle or aircraft to secure a person in case of sudden stop or crash.

safety net – A net placed to catch someone falling from a height, or a system providing support in difficult situations.

safety measure – An action taken to reduce risk or prevent accidents.

🔄 Synonyms

security (n.) – The state of being free from danger or threat.

protection (n.) – The action of keeping someone or something safe from harm.

safeguard (n.) – A measure taken to protect someone or something.

🚫 Antonyms

danger (n.) – The possibility of suffering harm or injury.

risk (n.) – A situation involving exposure to danger.

hazard (n.) – A danger or risk.

🌱 Derivatives

safe (adj.) – Free from harm or risk.

safely (adv.) – In a safe manner.

safeguard (v./n.) – To protect or a protective measure.

📖 Cultural Story

Safety from Old French 'sauveté', Latin 'salvus' (uninjured). The slogan 'Safety First' gained popularity in early 20th century factories, highlighting accident prevention.

Meaning 2：Feeling of security (safety)

safety 🔊

/ˈseɪfti/

A feeling of being safe, secure, and free from worry or anxiety.

Comforting hug conveying safety and emotional security at home

Feeling of security 🔊

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/ˈfiːlɪŋ əv sɪˈkjʊərɪti/

Safety can also describe a personal feeling of being secure, protected, and free from worry or anxiety.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Hearing her parents' voices on the phone gave the young traveler a great sense of safety. 🔊 Hearing her parents' voices on the phone gave the young traveler a great sense of safety.

🔗 Collocations

sense of safety – A feeling of being protected and secure.

emotional safety – The condition of feeling secure and accepted in relationships.

safety net – A system or resource that provides support in times of need, often emotional.

🔄 Synonyms

security (n.) – Freedom from danger or anxiety.

assurance (n.) – A feeling of confidence and certainty.

confidence (n.) – A feeling of trust in one's own abilities or in a situation.

🚫 Antonyms

anxiety (n.) – A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

insecurity (n.) – Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself or a situation.

fear (n.) – An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.

🌱 Derivatives

safe (adj.) – Secure from danger or harm.

safely (adv.) – In a way that avoids risk.

safeguard (v./n.) – To protect or a protective measure.