safely-kept
|safe-ly-kept|
B2
/ˈseɪfli kɛpt/
securely stored
Etymology
Etymology Information
'safely-kept' originates from the combination of 'safe' and 'keep', where 'safe' meant 'free from harm' and 'keep' meant 'to hold or retain'.
Historical Evolution
'safe' and 'keep' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'safely-kept'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold securely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
securely stored or protected from harm or danger.
The documents were safely-kept in a locked drawer.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 15:40