securelyadverb
uk/sɪˈkjʊə.li/us/səˈkjʊr.li/securely adverb (PROTECTED)
in a way that avoids someone or something being harmed by any risk, danger, or threat:
The door was securely fastened.
The offices were securely guarded.
This certificate is an important document, and should be kept securely (= in a place where it cannot be lost or stolen).
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Safe and secure
- as safe as houses idiom
- bite
- coast
- copper-bottomed
- fail-safe
- firmly
- friendly
- immune
- in safe hands idiom
- innocent
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- inviolate
- ozone-friendly
- safety
- safety net
- sb/sth won't bite idiom
- seaworthy
- sheltered
- the coast is clear idiom
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securely adverb (FIXED)
positioned or fastened firmly and correctly and therefore not likely to move, fall, or break:
Please ensure that your seat belts are fastened securely.
figurative He has given up political power, but he remains securely in control of the army.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Safe and secure
- as safe as houses idiom
- bite
- coast
- copper-bottomed
- fail-safe
- firmly
- friendly
- immune
- in safe hands idiom
- innocent
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- inviolate
- ozone-friendly
- safety
- safety net
- sb/sth won't bite idiom
- seaworthy
- sheltered
- the coast is clear idiom
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