The difference between Comfortable and Safe

When used as nouns, comfortable means a stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed, whereas safe means a box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

When used as adjectives, comfortable means providing physical comfort and ease, whereas safe means not in danger.

Safe is also verb with the meaning: to make something safe.

check bellow for the other definitions of Comfortable and Safe

  1. Comfortable as an adjective:

    Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

    Examples:

    "This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in."

  2. Comfortable as an adjective:

    In a state of comfort and content.

    Examples:

    "What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here."

  3. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Comforting, providing comfort; consolatory.

  4. Comfortable as an adjective:

    Amply sufficient, satisfactory.

    Examples:

    "A comfortable income should suffice to consider oneself rich."

    "The home team is ahead by a comfortable margin."

  5. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Strong; vigorous; valiant.

    Examples:

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  6. Comfortable as an adjective (obsolete):

    Serviceable; helpful.

  1. Comfortable as a noun (US):

    A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

  1. Safe as an adjective:

    Not in danger; out of harm's reach.

    Examples:

    "You’ll be safe here."

  2. Safe as an adjective:

    Free from risk; harmless, riskless.

    Examples:

    "It’s safe to eat this."

  3. Safe as an adjective:

    Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.

    Examples:

    "We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over."

  4. Safe as an adjective (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.

    Examples:

    "The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe."

  5. Safe as an adjective:

    Properly secured; secure.

    Examples:

    "The documents are safe."

  6. Safe as an adjective (used after a noun, often, forming a compound):

    Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.

    Examples:

    "dishwasher safe; dishwasher-safe'"

  7. Safe as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Great, cool, awesome, respectable;

  8. Safe as an adjective:

    (slang) Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.

  9. Safe as an adjective:

    Reliable.

  10. Safe as an adjective:

    Cautious.

  1. Safe as a noun:

    A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

  2. Safe as a noun (slang):

    A condom.

  3. Safe as a noun (dated):

    A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.

  1. Safe as a verb (transitive):

    To make something safe.

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