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secure

Pronunciation: [/səˈkjʊɹ/]

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secure: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use secure in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “safety”

(adjective) feeling safe or not in danger. When you're secure, you know you are protected or safe from harm.

Example

With the new alarm system, our house feels secure.

Example

Without a lock on the door, the house is not secure.

Example

Do you feel secure in your new neighborhood?

Context: “protect”

(verb) to make something safe or protected from harm. When you secure something, you are making sure it stays safe and doesn't get harmed.

Example

She secured the gate with a lock to keep the dog from running away.

Example

He failed to secure the valuable jewelry and it got stolen.

Example

How can we secure our important documents?

Context: “achieve”

(verb) to obtain or achieve something that is desired. When you secure something, you manage to get it or succeed in achieving it.

Example

She secured a job at the company she always wanted to work for.

Example

He failed to secure a spot on the team despite his efforts.

Example

How can you secure good grades in school?

How to pronounce secure

Pronunciation: [/səˈkjʊɹ/]

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