adjective
describing the level of safety being compared to houses
adverb
modifying the adjective 'safe' to indicate the degree of safety
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Investing in government bonds is often considered as safe as houses.
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Don't worry, leaving your car parked here is as safe as houses.
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This neighborhood is as safe as houses, you have nothing to worry about.
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Her promise to always be there for me is as safe as houses.