The difference between Fail-safe and Safe

When used as nouns, fail-safe means a fail-safe device or mechanism, whereas safe means a box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

When used as verbs, fail-safe means to compensate automatically, in the event of a failure, whereas safe means to make something safe.

When used as adjectives, fail-safe means that does not cause undue damage in the event of failure, whereas safe means not in danger.

check bellow for the other definitions of Fail-safe and Safe

  1. Fail-safe as an adjective:

    That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.

    Examples:

    "The system is failsafe, because everything is backed up automatically."

  2. Fail-safe as an adjective:

    Designed for to cause a shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.

  1. Fail-safe as a noun:

    A fail-safe device or mechanism.

  1. Fail-safe as a verb:

    To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.

  2. Fail-safe as a verb:

    To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.

  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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