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secured

Pronunciation: [sɪˈkjʊrd]

Word

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

Context: “safety”

(verb) when you make something safe or protected. It means you have taken steps to ensure nothing bad will happen to it.

Example

The teacher secured the classroom by locking the doors before the drill.

Example

The window was not secured, and it was open during the storm.

Example

Did you secure your bike properly before leaving it?

Context: “achievement”

(verb) to successfully get something or achieve it. This is often used when talking about winning something or getting an agreement.

Example

They secured a victory in the championship game.

Example

She did not secure the job despite her strong interview.

Example

How did they manage to secure funding for the project?

Context: “safety”

(adjective) when something is safe and protected. It lets you know that something cannot easily be harmed or taken away.

Example

The secured facility has strong gates and security guards.

Example

The unsecured items could easily be stolen or damaged.

Example

Is the vault secured against theft?

How to pronounce secured

Pronunciation: [sɪˈkjʊrd]

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