adverb

safely

safely

Please drive safely.

Please drive safely.

The package arrived safely.

The package arrived safely.

modifies a verb to describe an action done without risk. Please drive safely.

Synonyms: securely, without risk; Antonyms: dangerously, recklessly

From the adjective 'safe' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a safe manner'.

Think of adding '-ly' to 'safe' to describe an action. To 'drive safely' is to drive in a safe way.

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