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safe vs preventative

preventative vs safe

safe and preventative both are nouns.

safe and preventative both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
safe Yes Yes No No
preventative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, preventative is a hypernym of safe; that is, preventative is a word with a broader meaning than safe:
  • safe: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
  • preventative: an agent or device intended to prevent conception
safe (noun) preventative (noun)
strongbox where valuables can be safely kept remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse an agent or device intended to prevent conception
a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
safe (adjective) preventative (adjective)
free from danger or the risk of harm tending to prevent or hinder
having reached a base without being put out preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
financially safe
(of an undertaking) secure from risk
Difference between safe and preventative

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