Safe vs. Sane — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Safe and Sane
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Safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft and/or damage from fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door.
Sane
Of sound mind; mentally healthy.
Safe
Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt
He returned from the voyage safe and sound.
Sane
Having or showing sound judgment; reasonable.
Safe
Not exposed to the threat of danger or harm
The children were safe at home all through the storm.
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Sane
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; thinking rationally.
A sane mind
Safe
Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination
A microwave safe container.
Sane
Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge the effect of one's actions in an ordinary manner.
A sane person
Safe
Free from risk; not liable to be lost; sure
A safe bet.
Sane
Rational; reasonable; sensible.
Try to go to bed at a sane time before your exams.
Safe
Affording protection
A safe place.
Sane
Being in a healthy condition; not deranged; acting rationally; - said of the mind.
Safe
(Baseball) Having reached a base without being put out, as a batter or base runner.
Sane
Mentally sound; possessing a rational mind; having the mental faculties in such condition as to be able to anticipate and judge of the effect of one's actions in an ordinary maner; - said of persons.
Safe
A metal container usually having a lock, used for storing valuables.
Sane
Mentally healthy; free from mental disorder;
Appears to be completely sane
Safe
A repository for protecting stored items, especially a cooled compartment for perishable foods
A cheese safe.
Sane
Marked by sound judgment;
Sane nuclear policy
Safe
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
You’ll be safe here.
Safe
Free from risk.
It’s safe to eat this.
Safe
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
Safe
(baseball) When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.
Safe
In a location that renders it difficult to hit with the cue ball.
Safe
Properly secured.
The documents are safe.
Safe
Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.
Safe
Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.
Safe
(slang) Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
Safe
Reliable; trusty.
Safe
Cautious.
Safe
(programming) Of a programming language, type-safe or more generally offering well-defined behavior despite programming errors.
Safe
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
Safe
(slang) A condom.
Safe
(dated) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
Safe
A safety bicycle.
Safe
(transitive) To make something safe.
Safe
Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes.
They escaped all safe to land.
Established in a safe, unenvied throne.
Safe
Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc.
The King of heaven hath doomedThis place our dungeon, not our safe retreat.
Safe
Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe.
But Banquo's safe?Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch he bides.
Safe
A place for keeping things in safety.
Safe
To render safe; to make right.
Safe
Strongbox where valuables can be kept safe
Safe
A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
Safe
Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Safe
Free from danger or the risk of harm;
A safe trip
You will be safe here
A safe place
A safe bet
Safe
Of an undertaking
Safe
Having reached a base without being put out;
The runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
Safe
Financially sound;
A good investment
A secure investment
Safe
In safekeeping;
Your secret is safe with me
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