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cupboard vs safe

safe vs cupboard

cupboard and safe both are nouns.

cupboard is not an adjective while safe is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cupboard Yes No No No
safe Yes Yes No No
As nouns, safe is a hyponym of cupboard; that is, safe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cupboard:
  • cupboard: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
  • safe: a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
Other hyponyms of cupboard include airing cupboard, broom closet, supply closet.
cupboard (noun) safe (noun)
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
cupboard (adjective) safe (adjective)
free from danger or the risk of harm
having reached a base without being put out
financially safe
(of an undertaking) secure from risk
Difference between cupboard and safe

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