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safely

US /ˈseɪfli/

adverb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

with safety; in a safe manner

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please store the chemicals safely in the locked cabinet after each use.

Word Family

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AdverbAdv
safely gốc

Synonyms

  • securelyin a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
  • without riskhaving a meaning similar to safely

Collocations

  • Easy drive safely on the road
    to drive safely on the road, meaning to operate or control a vehicle
  • Medium store chemicals safely in the laboratory
    to store chemicals safely in the laboratory, meaning to keep or lay aside for future use
  • Hard safely assume that market forces will adapt
    describing safely assume that market forces will adapt (with safety; in a safe manner)
  • Very Hard steer the venture safely through turbulent waters
    to steer the venture safely through turbulent waters, meaning to direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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