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securedly

|se/cured/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/sɪˈkjʊrdli/

🇬🇧

/sɪˈkjʊədli/

(secure)

safely, firmly

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounVerbAdverb
securesecuressecuredsecuredsecuringsecurityunsecurityunsecuresecurely
Etymology
Etymology Information

'secure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'securus,' where 'se-' meant 'without' and 'cura' meant 'care.'

Historical Evolution

'securus' transformed into the Old French word 'secur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'secure' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'free from care,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'free from danger or risk.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is free from danger or risk; safely.

The documents were securedly stored in the safe.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45