# safely vs safety

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### safely
*adverb · IPA /ˈseɪfli/ · frequency rank #4,979*
In a safe manner; without risk; using caution above all else.

### safety
*noun · IPA /ˈseɪfti/ · frequency rank #1,147*
The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/safely-vs-safety