safety
Translation
safety
Examples
Your safety is our top priority.
Your safety is our top priority.
Always wear a helmet for safety.
Always wear a helmet for safety.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth./sb.)) the condition of being protected from danger. The safety of the passengers is important.
((for sth.)) for the purpose of being safe. Wear a seatbelt for safety.
Similar Words
Synonyms: security, protection; Antonyms: danger, risk, hazard
Etymology
From the adjective 'safe' plus the suffix '-ty', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality. It means 'the condition of being safe'.
Memory Tips
'Safety' is the *condition* or *quality* of being 'safe'. The '-ty' suffix often turns an adjective into a noun (e.g., certain -> certainty).