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Meaning of secured
The primary meaning of the word "secured" is to make something safe or certain.
Etymology of secured
The word "secured" originates from the Old French word "securer," which is derived from the Latin word "securus," meaning "free from care" or "safe."
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century, initially meaning "free from care" or "untroubled," and later developing its modern meanings related to safety and certainty.
Synonyms
protected
safeguarded
shielded
defended
guarded
locked
fastened
bound
tied
anchored
moored
stabilized
reinforced
strengthened
assured
guaranteed
warranted
insured
covered
shielded
preserved
conserved
saved
rescued
salved
clinched
nailed
riveted
bolted
secured
clenched
gripped
grasped
held
clutched
anchored
fixed
attached
affixed
stuck
adhered
stuck
attached
joined
linked
coupled
connected
united
combined
merged
consolidated
amalgamated
integrated
unified
coordinated
harmonized
Definitions
- The word "secured" can be defined as having been made safe from danger or harm, or having been made certain or guaranteed.
- It can also refer to something that has been fastened or fixed firmly in place, or something that has been protected from loss or damage.
Usage Examples
- The company has secured a major contract with a new client, which will guarantee a significant increase in revenue.
- The doors and windows were secured with strong locks to prevent break-ins.
- The hikers secured their tents with ropes and stakes to protect them from the strong winds.
Antonyms
unsecured
unprotected
exposed
vulnerable
unsafe
uncertain
unguaranteed
unwarranted
uncovered
unshielded
undefended
unlocked
unfastened
unbound
untied
unstable
unsteady
unfirm
loose
detached
disconnected
unattached
unaffixed
unstable
precarious
risky
hazardous
perilous
dangerous