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Word: Secure
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘feeling no apprehension’): from Latin securus, from se- ‘without’ + cura ‘care’
sɪˈkjʊə
sɪˈkjɔː
fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost
Short Definition:fixed or fastened so as not to give way
Examples:- check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure
certain to remain safe and unthreatened
Short Definition:certain to remain safe and unthreatened
Examples:- his position as party leader was less than secure
- a more competitive economy will lead to an increase in secure employment
Word: Secure
Speech Type: Verb
sɪˈkjʊə
sɪˈkjɔː
fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost
Short Definition:fix or attach something firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost
Examples:- pins secure the handle to the main body
succeed in obtaining (something), especially with difficulty
Short Definition:succeed in obtaining something
Examples:- the division secured a major contract
protect against threats; make safe
Short Definition:protect against threats
Examples:- the government is concerned to secure the economy against too much foreign ownership
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