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safe vs strongbox

strongbox vs safe

safe and strongbox both are nouns.

safe is an adjective but strongbox is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
safe Yes Yes No No
strongbox Yes No No No
As nouns, strongbox is a hypernym of safe; that is, strongbox is a word with a broader meaning than safe:
  • safe: strongbox where valuables can be safely kept
  • strongbox: a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
Other hypernyms of safe include deedbox.
safe (noun) strongbox (noun)
strongbox where valuables can be safely kept a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
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) strongbox (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 strongbox

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