securely
- adverb
- /sɪˈkjʊrli/
- Make sure it is bound securely.
- securely attached
- securely fastened
- securely placed
He tries to break out of my grip, but I have him securely locked in my arms.
- He tries to break out of my grip, but I have him securely locked in my arms.
- Better Help is professional therapy done securely online.
- Tie yourself up as securely as possible.
- It's not a crisis line, it's not self help, it's professional therapy done securely online.
- It just held the Polish in place securely high shine, no chipping.
Examples
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The toolbox was stored securely in the shed to prevent any theft.
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Make sure you're securely fastened.
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Better Help is professional therapy done securely online.
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And all larger items should be placed securely in the overhead office.
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Make sure your tray table is securely stowed.
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Please return to your seats and keep your seat belts securely fastened.
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In addition, the mask is securely fastened with a rope at the back of the head.
Academic text (1994) -
Fasten your seatbelts securely now!
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So he slept in his jeans and shirt, the money belt securely wrapped around his waist.
Fiction book (1991) -
Dragoneyes climbed down and began to tie the wooden raft securely to the larger boat.
Fiction book (1992)
Synonyms
In a way that does not cause harm
In a firm way so something does not move or open
With a strong, secure hold so something does not move
Kept in a locked place so people cannot take it
Antonyms
How Secure
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Securely comes from the Latin parts se- and cura, meaning 'without' and 'care'. So when you fasten or protect something securely, it is done so you do not have to worry about it moving, being lost, or being harmed.