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safe vs cupboard

cupboard vs safe

safe and cupboard both are nouns.

safe is an adjective but cupboard is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
safe Yes Yes No No
cupboard Yes No No No
As nouns, cupboard is a hypernym of safe; that is, cupboard is a word with a broader meaning than safe:
  • safe: a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
  • cupboard: a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
Other hypernyms of safe include closet.
safe (noun) cupboard (noun)
strongbox where valuables can be safely kept a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
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
safe (adjective) cupboard (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 safe and cupboard

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