securely

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securely  /sɪ ˈkjʊr li/ ? Meaning of "securely"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adv) in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
  2. (adv) in a confident and unselfconscious manner
  3. (adv) in a manner free from fear or risk
  4. (adv) in an invulnerable manner

Antonyms(s)

insecurely

Usage(s):

  1. That done, they hauled tarpaulin, chain and padlocks from their cabin and securely shrouded their motor from prying eyes.
  2. It came securely fixed in the eye of German Tenor Richard Tauber who, to perfect the scene, carried a pet dachshund under each arm, Fritzi Mitzi.
  3. The patented rubbery tubes, which take mere moments to install, keep shoes securely tied all day, no matter what you're doing.

Quotes

  1. "Guantanamo remains the proper place for holding terrorists, especially those who may not be able to be detained as securely in a third country," McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said.
    on Jan 5, 2010 By: Mitch McConnell Source: BusinessWeek

  2. As Senator Lindsey Graham said: "The idea that we cannot find a place to securely house 250-plus detainees within the United States is not rational."
    on May 21, 2009 By: Lindsey Graham Source: New York Times

  3. "The development of this license will help to ease long lines at our New York-Canada border crossings, allowing commerce to flow more freely and securely in and out of the state," Paterson said. "It represents a major step forward that will...
    on May 27, 2008 By: David Paterson Source: InformationWeek

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