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Rule "save (safe)"

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Description: save (safe)
Message: The word "save" is a verb. Did you mean the adjective safe?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/secure-vs-safe-word-choice/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • It is not save to eat moldy food.
    Correction suggestion: safe
  • It was not very save for him in this area.
    Correction suggestion: safe
  • Julia does not feel save in her house.
    Correction suggestion: safe
  • It's save.
    Correction suggestion: safe
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It is safe to say that you are a genius.
  • You will be safe here.
  • This is totally safe.
  • Their jobs are as safe as houses.
  • Let's save the environment!
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: SAVE_SAFE [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)