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Hyphenation for “safer”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “safer”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "safer" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “safer” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „safer“ ⟶ „safer“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "safer"

safer >> seɪf

Definition: [adjective] protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost.
Example: eggs remain in the damp sand, safe from marine predators

Synonyms of "safer"

protected from harm/danger | shielded | sheltered | guarded | defended | secure | safe and sound | out of harm's way | all right |

Definition: [adjective] cautious and unenterprising.
Example: MacGregor would be a compromise, the safe choice

Synonyms of "safer"

cautious | circumspect | prudent | chary | attentive | timid | unadventurous | conservative | unenterprising | leery |

Definition: [adjective] based on good reasons or evidence and not likely to be proved wrong.
Example: the verdict is safe and satisfactory

Synonyms of "safer"

Definition: [adjective] uninjured; with no harm done.
Example: they had returned safe and sound

Synonyms of "safer"

unharmed | all right | alive and well | well | unhurt | uninjured | unscathed | in one piece | undamaged | out of danger | out of the wood(s) | OK |

Definition: [adjective] excellent (used to express approval or enthusiasm).
Example: that shirt is real safe

Synonyms of "safer"