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securely

/səˈkjʊɹ.li/adverb3 syllables

Securely means: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger.

Synonyms for securely2

adverb, as in in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

firmly

also used for securely

safely

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Opposites of securely

insecurely

What does securely mean?4

adverb

1

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger“she held the child securely”

2

in a confident and unselfconscious manner“he acts very securely in front of the camera”

3

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”

4

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”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with securely?3

two syllables

surelypurely

four syllables

prematurely
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Securely in a sentence

  • Please make sure that your seat belt is securely fastened.CM
  • Please make sure the faucet is securely fastened.Amastan
  • The black violin case held his prized instrument securely.Amastan
  • Dispose of garbage in a trash bag and tie it securely.Amastan
  • Ensure that the trash can is securely placed and won't tip over.Amastan
  • Always make sure the dishwasher door is securely closed before starting a cycle.Amastan
  • Please ensure your seatbelt is securely fastened at this time.Lumi
  • Holmes edged his way round the wall and flinging the shutters together, he bolted them securely.Hybrid

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