secure
Translation
secure, safe, protected, firm
Examples
She feels secure in her new job.
She feels secure in her new job.
Make sure the lid is secure.
Make sure the lid is secure.
Grammar Patterns
to feel secure She feels secure in her new job.
a secure ((noun)) Make sure the lid is secure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: safe, protected, stable; Antonyms: insecure, unsafe, vulnerable
Etymology
From Latin 'securus', from 'se-' (without) + 'cura' (care, concern), meaning 'free from care'.
Memory Tips
If you feel 'secure', you are 'sure' you are safe. The words sound similar.