Safetly vs. Safely — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Published on September 1, 2023
"Safetly" is an incorrect spelling. "Safely" is the correct form, meaning without danger or harm.
Which is correct: Safetly or Safely
How to spell Safely?
Safetly
Incorrect Spelling
Safely
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Safetly and Safely
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Key Differences
No "t" is needed between "safe" and "ly."
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Remember "safe" and simply add -ly, like many other adverbs.
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Think of "safe" as the root word and "ly" as an extension.
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Associate with other adverbs like "quickly" or "happily" that don't add extra consonants.
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Recall the phrase, "Drive safely," a common farewell.
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Definitions
Safely
Securely, in a way that prevents harm.
Store chemicals safely out of reach.
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Without causing injury or damage.
Handle the glassware safely to avoid breakage.
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Safely
Confidently, without fear of being observed or caught.
He could safely express his opinions in the group.
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Safely
In a protected manner from threat.
She arrived home safely after the storm.
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Safely
Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt
He returned from the voyage safe and sound.
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Safely
Not exposed to the threat of danger or harm
The children were safe at home all through the storm.
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Safely
Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination
A microwave safe container.
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Safely
(Baseball) Having reached a base without being put out, as a batter or base runner.
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A metal container usually having a lock, used for storing valuables.
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A repository for protecting stored items, especially a cooled compartment for perishable foods
A cheese safe.
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Safely
In a secure manner; without the possibility of injury or harm resulting.
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FAQs
Why is it called Safely?
Derived from "safe," with "ly" added to indicate manner.
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What is the verb form of Safely?
Safely is an adverb; "safe" is the adjective and there isn't a verb form.
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Which conjunction is used with Safely?
Any conjunction can be used based on sentence structure.
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Is Safely a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, as it denotes security and lack of harm.
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Which preposition is used with Safely?
Varies by context, e.g., "safely in the car" or "safely through the storm."
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What is a stressed syllable in Safely?
The first syllable, "safe," is stressed.
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What is the singular form of Safely?
Safely is an adverb and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Which article is used with Safely?
Safely doesn't typically take an article as it's an adverb.
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Is Safely a vowel or consonant?
Safely is a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the Safely term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Is the word “Safely” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Safely is neither; it's an adverb that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
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Which determiner is used with Safely?
Safely doesn't typically take a determiner as it's an adverb.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
