Safely
Example: He drives safely on the busy road
Definition
"Safely" is an adverb that describes performing an action in a manner that avoids danger, risk, or harm. For example, when someone drives safely, they operate the vehicle carefully to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of themselves and others.
Etymology
The word "safely" originates from the adjective "safe," which comes from the Old French word "sauf," meaning unharmed or secure. The suffix "-ly" was added to form an adverb, indicating the manner of doing something. Did you know? The root "safe" traces back to Latin "salvus," meaning healthy or unharmed.
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"Safely" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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