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Rule "save (safe)"

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Description: save (safe)
Message: The word "safe" is an adjective. Did you mean the verb \3?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/secure-vs-safe-word-choice/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He usually safes my life.
    Correction suggestion: saves
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • You can bring in anyone you need to keep yourself safe.
  • Are we safe?
  • I'd rather have it safe.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SAVE_SAFE [6]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-28 22:33:06 +0200)