secure
/sɪˈkjʊr/to protect something from danger or harm
She secured her bike with a strong lock.
She protected her bike from theft by using a strong lock.
Often used with prepositions like 'against' or 'from'.
to obtain something with certainty
He secured a job at a top company.
He successfully obtained a job at a top company.
Can be used in formal or informal contexts.
to make something stable or firm
The rope secured the tent to the ground.
The rope made the tent stable by fixing it to the ground.
Common in technical and everyday contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'secure' when referring to actions that protect or obtain something with certainty.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb vs. Adjective
As a verb, 'secure' implies action; as an adjective, it describes a state of being safe or protected.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'securer', from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care', from 'se-' (without) + 'cura' (care).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as both a verb and an adjective. As a verb, it often implies action taken to protect or obtain something. As an adjective, it describes something that is safe or protected.