The difference between Out and Safe

When used as nouns, out means a means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc, whereas safe means a box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.

When used as verbs, out means to eject, whereas safe means to make something safe.

When used as adjectives, out means not at home, whereas safe means not in danger.

Out is also interjection with the meaning: a radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and does not expect a response.

Out is also preposition with the meaning: }} away from the inside.

Out is also adverb with the meaning: away from the inside or the centre.

check bellow for the other definitions of Out and Safe

  1. Out as an adverb:

    Away from the inside or the centre.

    Examples:

    "The magician pulled the rabbit out of the hat."

  2. Out as an adverb:

    Away from home or one's usual place.

    Examples:

    "Let's eat out tonight"

  3. Out as an adverb:

    Outside; not indoors.

    Examples:

    "Last night we slept out under the stars."

  4. Out as an adverb:

    Away from; at a distance.

    Examples:

    "Keep out!"

  5. Out as an adverb:

    Into a state of non-operation; into non-existence.

    Examples:

    "Switch the lights out."

    "Put the fire out."

  6. Out as an adverb:

    To the end; completely.

    Examples:

    "I hadn't finished. Hear me out."

  7. Out as an adverb:

    Examples:

    "The place was all decked out for the holidays."

  8. Out as an adverb (of the sun, moon, stars, etc.):

    So as to be visible in the sky, and not covered by clouds, fog, etc.

    Examples:

    "The sun came out after the rain, and we saw a rainbow."

  9. Out as an adverb (cricket, baseball):

    Of a player, so as to be disqualified from playing further by some action of a member of the opposing team (such as being stumped in cricket).

    Examples:

    "Wilson was bowled out for five runs."

  1. Out as a preposition (nonstandard, contraction of {{l, out of):

    }} Away from the inside.

    Examples:

    "He threw it out the door."

  1. Out as a noun:

    A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.

    Examples:

    "They wrote the law to give those organizations an out."

  2. Out as a noun (baseball):

    A state in which a member of the batting team is removed from play due to the application of various rules of the game such as striking out, hitting a fly ball which is caught by the fielding team before bouncing, etc.

  3. Out as a noun (cricket):

    A dismissal; a state in which a member of the batting team finishes his turn at bat, due to the application of various rules of the game, such as the bowler knocking over the batsman's wicket with the ball.

  4. Out as a noun (poker):

    A card which can make a hand a winner.

  5. Out as a noun (dated):

    A trip out; an outing.

  6. Out as a noun (mostly, in plural):

    One who, or that which, is out; especially, one who is out of office.

  7. Out as a noun:

    A place or space outside of something; a nook or corner; an angle projecting outward; an open space.

  8. Out as a noun (printing, dated):

    A word or words omitted by the compositor in setting up copy; an omission.

  1. Out as a verb (transitive):

    To eject; to expel.

  2. Out as a verb (transitive):

    To reveal (a person) to be gay, bisexual, or transgender.

  3. Out as a verb (transitive):

    To reveal (a person or organization) as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.

  4. Out as a verb (transitive):

    To reveal (a secret).

    Examples:

    "A Brazilian company outed the new mobile phone design."

  5. Out as a verb (intransitive, archaic):

    To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public.

  6. Out as a verb:

    To become apparent.

  1. Out as an adjective:

    Not at home; not at one's office or place of employment.

    Examples:

    "I'm sorry, Mr Smith is out at the moment."

  2. Out as an adjective:

    Released, available for purchase, download or other use.

    Examples:

    "Did you hear? Their newest CD is out!"

  3. Out as an adjective (in various games; used especially of a batsman or batter in cricket or baseball):

    Dismissed from play under the rules of the game.

    Examples:

    "He bowls, Johnson pokes at it ... and ... Johnson is out! Caught behind by Ponsonby!"

  4. Out as an adjective:

    Openly acknowledging that one is queer and/or genderqueer.

    Examples:

    "It's no big deal to be out in the entertainment business."

  5. Out as an adjective (of flowers):

    In bloom.

    Examples:

    "The garden looks beautiful now that the roses are out."

  6. Out as an adjective (of the sun, moon or stars):

    Visible in the sky; not obscured by clouds.

    Examples:

    "The sun is out, and it's a lovely day."

  7. Out as an adjective (of lamps, fires etc.):

    Not shining or burning.

    Examples:

    "I called round to the house but all the lights were out and no one was home."

  8. Out as an adjective (of ideas, plans, etc.):

    Discarded; no longer a possibility.

    Examples:

    "Right, so that idea's out. Let's move on to the next one."

  9. Out as an adjective:

    No longer popular or in fashion.

    Examples:

    "Black is out this season. The new black is white."

  10. Out as an adjective:

    Without; no longer in possession of; not having more

    Examples:

    "Do you have any bread? Sorry, we're out."

  11. Out as an adjective (of calculations or measurements):

    Containing errors or discrepancies; in error by a stated amount.

    Examples:

    "Nothing adds up in this report. All these figures are out."

    "The measurement was out by three millimetres."

  12. Out as an adjective (obsolete):

    Of a young lady: having entered society and available to be courted.

  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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