Synonyms for securely
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : si-kyoor |
| Phonetic Transcription : sɪˈkyʊər |
Top 10 synonyms for securely Other synonyms for the word securely
- completely
- decidedly
- deeply
- durably
- enduringly
- fast
- firm
- fixedly
- forcibly
- indomitably
- inflexibly
- invincibly
- like a rock
- mightily
- motionlessly
- robustly
- securely
- solid
- solidly
- soundly
- stably
- staunchly
- steadfastly
- steadily
- stiffly
- stoutly
- strongly
- sturdily
- substantially
- thoroughly
- tight
- tightly
- unflinchingly
- unshakeably
- vigorously
Définition of securely
Origin :- 1530s, "without care, dreading no evil," from Latin securus, of persons, "free from care, quiet, easy," also in a bad sense, "careless, reckless;" of things, "tranquil; free from danger, safe," from *se cura, from se "free from" (see secret (n.)) + cura "care" (see cure (n.)).
- In English, of places, "free from danger, unexposed," from 1580s. Meaning "firmly fixed" (of material things) is from 1841, on notion of "affording grounds for confidence." Of telephones, "not wiretapped," from 1961. Replaced Middle English siker, from Old English sicor, from the Latin word. Related: Securely.
- As in strongly : adv powerfully
- As in fast : adv fixedly
- As in firmly : adv immovably
- His nephew was securely disposed of for the night, being fastened in his chamber.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The mandate was obeyed, and Bates was lodged in the forecastle, securely ironed.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- She had supposed she was leaning on John Gilman as securely as she had leaned on her father.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- A second later, when he saw her securely on the road below, he smiled to himself.
- Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
- The window is securely fastened, your Excellency, unless he breaks the glass.
- Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
- At the fort Beauty Smith left him securely tied and went in to bed.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
- On the sled, securely lashed, was a long and narrow oblong box.
- Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
- But his art surely saved him securely from her sense of desolation.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- Solder is flowed around the pivot to hold it securely in place.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
- Roll the veal round it, and sew it or tie it securely with twine.
- Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
Antonyms for securely
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