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secure

/sɪˈkjʊr/
se · cure sɪ · ˈkjʊr
English Definition
adj. safe from harm; v. to make safe
中文释义
安全的;使安全
Significado en Español
seguro, asegurar
한국어 뜻
안전한, 안전하게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
an toàn, bảo đảm
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Example Sentence

Make sure the door is secure before leaving.

离开前确保门已经锁好。

Synonyms
safe protected stable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “secure”:

  1. A risky
  2. B vulnerable
  3. C precarious
  4. D safe
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D — safe. “secure” means adj. safe from harm; v. to make safe

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy iron gate kept the whole yard ______ from any intruders.

  1. A secure
  2. B exposed
  3. C vulnerable
  4. D unsafe
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A — secure. “secure” means adj. safe from harm; v. to make safe

Common questions about “secure”

What does “secure” mean?

secure — adj. safe from harm; v. to make safe. In Chinese: 安全的;使安全.

How do you pronounce “secure”?

secure is pronounced /sɪˈkjʊr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: se · cure.

How do you use “secure” in a sentence?

Make sure the door is secure before leaving. (离开前确保门已经锁好。)

What are synonyms for “secure”?

safe, protected, stable — all close in meaning to secure (adj. safe from harm; v. to make safe).

Is “secure” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. secure appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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