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SECURE

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Secure.

How to pronounce secure:

US

Secure - as an adjective

Free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

Example: "He was secure that nothing will be held against him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unafraid12untroubled13
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insecure10

Free from danger or risk

Example: "Secure from harm"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insecure10

Not likely to fail or give way

Example: "The lock was secure"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insecure10

Secure - as an adjective satellite

Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

Example: "An impregnable fortress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impregnable18inviolable15strong7unassailable14unattackable

Financially safe

Example: "A good investment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependable16good6safe7

Secure - as a verb

Get by special effort

Example: "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
procure11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obtain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assure payment of

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
guarantee10vouch13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make certain of

Example: "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assure6ensure6guarantee10insure6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

Example: "Plug the hole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plug7stop up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
close7fill up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Furnish with battens

Example: "Batten ships"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
batten8batten down

Example Sentences

"He made sure to lock all the doors and windows to keep the house secure."
"The security guard checked everyone's identification to ensure a secure environment."
"She felt secure knowing that her savings were safely stored in the bank."
"The fortress was built with thick walls and strong gates to provide a secure stronghold."
"The company invested in secure encryption to protect their customers' sensitive data."
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Word Game Points

Is SECURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, secure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SECURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SECURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, secure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SECURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SECURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, secure is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SECURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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