Secure meaning

What does “secure” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“secure” is a verb and adjective with 11 meanings. Its most common meaning is: get by special effort.

secure

verb

  1. get by special effort

    “He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed”

    Synonymsprocure
  2. cause to be firmly attached

    “fasten the lock onto the door”

    “she fixed her gaze on the man”

    Synonymsfastenfix
  3. assure payment of

  4. make certain of

    “This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us”

    “Preparation will guarantee success!”

  5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

    “plug the hole”

    “stop up the leak”

    Synonymsplugstop up
  6. furnish with battens

    “batten ships”

adjective

  1. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

    “he was secure that nothing will be held against him”

    Oppositesinsecure
  2. free from danger or risk

    “secure from harm”

    “his fortune was secure”

    Oppositesinsecure
  3. not likely to fail or give way

    “the lock was secure”

    “a secure foundation”

    Oppositesinsecure
  4. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

    “an impregnable fortress”

    “fortifications that made the frontier inviolable”

  5. financially safe

    “a good investment”

    “a secure investment”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University