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Synonyms & Similar Words
safe
stable
sound
firm
sturdy
strong
robust
solid
unshakeable
reliable
trustworthy
dependable
protected
guarded
defended
shielded
safeguarded
fortified
reinforced
buttressed
braced
anchored
moored
fastened
secured
locked
latched
bolted
barred
sealed
tight
watertight
airtight
foolproof
impregnable
invulnerable
inviolable
unassailable
impenetrable
Meaning of Secure
The primary meaning of the word "secure" is to protect or make something safe from harm or danger.
Definitions
- To protect or make something safe from harm or danger
- * To fix or fasten something firmly so that it cannot be moved or taken
- * To obtain or acquire something, especially after effort or difficulty
Etymology of Secure
The word "secure" originates from the Latin "securus," meaning "free from care" or "safe," which is a combination of "se" (without) and "cura" (care)
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of safety or freedom from danger
Example Uses
- The company will secure the building with cameras and alarms to prevent theft
- * She felt secure in her new job after receiving positive feedback from her boss
- * The hikers had to secure their tents with ropes and stakes to withstand the strong winds
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
insecure
unstable
unsafe
fragile
weak
vulnerable
exposed
unprotected
undefended
open
accessible
susceptible
precarious
risky
hazardous
perilous
dangerous
threatened
endangered
imperiled