secure

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secure[1,adjective] secure[2,verb]

Main Entry: ¹se·cure
Pronunciation: si-'kyur
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): se·cur·er; -est
Etymology: Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care -- more at SUICIDE
1 a archaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : OVERCONFIDENT b : easy in mind : CONFIDENT c : assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
2 a : free from danger b : free from risk of loss c : affording safety <a secure hideaway> d : TRUSTWORTHY, DEPENDABLE <a secure foundation>
3 : ASSURED 1 <a secure victory>
- se·cure·ly adverb
- se·cure·ness noun