securely

securely
secure ► ADJECTIVE 1) certain to remain safe and unthreatened. 2) fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost. 3) feeling free from fear or anxiety. 4) protected against attack, burglary, etc. 5) (of a place of detention) having provisions against the escape of inmates.
► VERB 1) protect against danger or threat. 2) fix or fasten securely. 3) succeed in obtaining. 4) seek to guarantee repayment of (a loan) by having a right to take possession of an asset in the event of non-payment.
DERIVATIVES securable adjective securely adverb securement noun secureness noun.
ORIGIN Latin securus, from cura 'care' .

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