adv
Uncommon
securely
suh-KYOOR-lee
Securely (adv) means In a way that is safe or firmly fixed; without risk of harm or failure. Example: “Make sure the rope is tied securely before you climb.”
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In a way that is safe or firmly fixed; without risk of harm or failure.
"Make sure the rope is tied securely before you climb."
"Your payment details are stored securely on our servers."
How to use securely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSafely and firmly — with no risk of something coming loose or going wrong.
Common pairings
fasten securely
stored securely
log in securely
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more securely
- Superlative
- most securely
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Make sure the rope is tied _____ before you climb.
Synonyms
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insecurely
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Rhymes for securely
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What does “securely” mean?
The word “securely” means in a way that is safe or firmly fixed; without risk of harm or failure. In plain terms, safely and firmly — with no risk of something coming loose or going wrong.
How do you pronounce “securely”?
“Securely” is pronounced suh-KYOOR-lee (/səˈkjʊɹ.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “securely” in a sentence?
Here is “securely” used in a sentence: “Make sure the rope is tied securely before you climb.”
What part of speech is “securely”?
“Securely” is an adverb.
Is “securely” a common word?
“Securely” is an uncommon word in modern English.
