securely
adverb
Simple meaning
In a way free from fear or risk.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪkˈjʊɹli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
manner
In a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
manner
In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger.
manner
In a manner free from fear or risk
“The outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection.”
manner
In a confident and unselfconscious manner
“He acts very securely in front of the camera.”
manner
In an invulnerable manner
“The agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
Used this way, securely is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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How It’s Used
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Freeadverb
“The outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection.”
Confidentadverb
“He acts very securely in front of the camera.”
Invulnerableadverb
“The agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held.”
More ways to use securely
- “The agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held.”adverb
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Antonyms
Sense: in a secure manner
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