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secured
suh-KYOORD
Secured (adj) means Made safe, fixed firmly, or backed by a guarantee. Example: “The ladder was secured to the wall before he climbed up to the roof.”
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Made safe, fixed firmly, or backed by a guarantee.
"The ladder was secured to the wall before he climbed up to the roof."
"The loan is secured against the value of the house."
"All the windows were checked and secured before the storm."
How to use secured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade safe or fastened — often used of loans backed by collateral, like a mortgage.
Common pairings
secured loan
secured debt
well secured
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- more secured
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- most secured
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Rhymes for secured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
honoured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “secured” mean?
The word “secured” means made safe, fixed firmly, or backed by a guarantee. In plain terms, made safe or fastened — often used of loans backed by collateral, like a mortgage.
How do you pronounce “secured”?
“Secured” is pronounced suh-KYOORD (/səˈkjʊɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “secured” in a sentence?
Here is “secured” used in a sentence: “The loan is secured against the value of the house.”
What part of speech is “secured”?
“Secured” is an adjective.
Is “secured” a common word?
“Secured” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between a secured and an unsecured loan?
A secured loan is backed by collateral, such as a house or car, that the lender can claim if repayments stop. An unsecured loan has no such backing and relies on the borrower's creditworthiness alone.
What is the difference between 'secured' and 'secure'?
'Secured' usually describes something that has been made safe, fixed firmly, or backed by a guarantee, often as a completed action. 'Secure' is the base adjective meaning safe or firmly fixed in general, as in 'a secure connection.'
When should you use 'secured' instead of 'safe'?
Use 'secured' when something has actively been fastened, protected, or guaranteed, such as a secured door or secured debt. 'Safe' more generally describes being free from harm or risk.
Why is some debt described as 'secured'?
Debt is called 'secured' when it is backed by an asset that the lender can take if the borrower fails to pay. This backing is the 'guarantee' sense of 'secured,' making the debt less risky for the lender.
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