keep it safe

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   To protect something from harm, loss, or damage.

   Grammar: The pronoun 'it' comes between 'keep' and 'safe'. You can also say 'keep something safe' with a noun.

   Patterns

   • keep it safe
   • keep something safe
   • keep it safe from something

   Please keep it safe until I come back.

   She keeps her passport safe in a locked drawer.

   We need to keep it safe from thieves.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   To store or care for something so that it stays in good condition.

   Grammar: Often used for valuable or important things like documents, money, or photos.

   Patterns

   • keep it safe
   • keep something safe

   I'll keep it safe in this box.

   He kept the old photos safe for years.

   Keep it safe and don't lose it.

Common combinations

keep it safe from

Keep it safe from water damage.

keep it safe and sound

The package arrived, and we kept it safe and sound.

keep it in a safe place

Keep it in a safe place where you can find it.

keep it safe for later

I'll keep it safe for later.

Synonyms and how they differ

protect

More formal and often used for people or things from danger; 'keep it safe' is more everyday and focuses on the result.

guard

Suggests watching over something continuously, often against theft; 'keep it safe' is broader.

preserve

Used for keeping something in its original state over time, especially food or history; 'keep it safe' is simpler.

Opposites

Word family

safety noun

The state of being safe.

safely adverb

In a safe way.

safe adjective

Not in danger.

Commonly confused: keep it safe or keep it safely? keep it safe or keep it save?

Practice

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