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- [si-kyoo r]
- /sɪˈkyʊər/
- /sɪˈkjʊə.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-kyoo r]
- /sɪˈkyʊər/
Definitions of securely word
- adjective securely free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe. 1
- adjective securely dependable; firm; not liable to fail, yield, become displaced, etc., as a support or a fastening: The building was secure, even in an earthquake. 1
- adjective securely affording safety, as a place: He needed a secure hideout. 1
- adjective securely in safe custody or keeping: Here in the vault the necklace was secure. 1
- adjective securely free from care; without anxiety: emotionally secure. 1
- adjective securely firmly established, as a relationship or reputation: He earned a secure place among the baseball immortals. 1
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Origin of securely
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin sēcūrus carefree, equivalent to sē- se- + cūr(a) care (see cure) + -us adj. suffix; cf. sure
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Parts of speech for Securely
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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securely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for securely
adv securely
- actively — engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.; busy: an active life.
- firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
- fixedly — fastened, attached, or placed so as to be firm and not readily movable; firmly implanted; stationary; rigid.
- guardedly — cautious; careful; prudent: to be guarded in one's speech.
- indomitably — that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable: an indomitable warrior.
adverb securely
- comfortably — If you do something comfortably, you do it easily.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- durably — In a durable manner.
- enduringly — In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
Antonyms for securely
adv securely
- alarmingly — causing alarm or fear: an alarming case of pneumonia; an alarming lack of respect.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- dangerously — full of danger or risk; causing danger; perilous; risky; hazardous; unsafe.
- gravely — Samuel L(ee), Jr. 1922–2004, U.S. naval officer: first black admiral.
adverb securely
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- harmfully — In a harmful manner.
- hazardously — In a hazardous manner.
- movably — So as to make movable.
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