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Definitions for SECURELY
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. securely, firmlyadverb

    in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

    "she held the child securely"

  2. securelyadverb

    in a confident and unselfconscious manner

    "he acts very securely in front of the camera"

  3. securelyadverb

    in a manner free from fear or risk

    "the outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection"

  4. securelyadverb

    in an invulnerable manner

    "the agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held"

Wiktionary

  1. securelyadverb

    In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger; safely.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Securelyadverb

    Without fear; carelessly; without danger; safely.

    Etymology: from secure.

    Love, that had now long time securely slept
    In Venus’ lap, unarmed then and naked,
    ’Gan rear his head, by Clotho being waked. Edmund Spenser.

    ’Tis done like Hector, but securely done,
    A little proudly, and great deal misprizing
    The knight oppos’d. William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida.

    His daring foe securely him defy’d. John Milton.

    A soul that can securely death defy,
    And count it nature’s privilege to die. John Dryden, Juven.

    We upon our globe’s last verge shall go,
    And view the ocean leaning on the sky;
    From thence our rolling neighbours we shall know,
    And on the lunar world securely pry. Dryden.

    Whether any of the reasonings are inconsistent, I securely leave to the judgment of the reader. Francis Atterbury.

ChatGPT

  1. securely

    Securely can be defined as a state or manner of being safe, free from danger, harm or risk. It can also refer to being well-protected, tightly fastened, not likely to fail or give way. In terms of data or information, securely means the information is protected from unauthorized access or theft.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Securelyadverb

    in a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger; safely

Editors Contribution

  1. securelyadverb

    In a secure manner.

    The door closed securely behind him as it had an automatic closing mechanism and didn't require a key to lock it.


    Submitted by MaryC on June 17, 2015  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of SECURELY in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of SECURELY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of SECURELY in a Sentence

  1. William Galvin:

    There were some coins that were tossed in the 1855 ceremony in the mix of the mortar. They are in good condition so we are optimistic that the box itself has withstood the test of time and that it will therefore be holding the contents securely.

  2. Jonathan Rochelle:

    Personally-identifiable Chrome Sync data in GAFE accounts is only used to power features in Chrome for that person, for example allowing students to access their own browsing data and settings, securely, across devices.

  3. Mia Maguire:

    Admittedly, I bought these because I thought the style was cool, but when I realized they were also a practical purchase, my pending buyer’s remorse disappeared, merrell’s Bravada Cord Wrap Sandals are great pool or beach day sandals that can withstand plenty of splashing. Because of my foot sweating problem, slip-ons and slides are not really options for me, and these securely-fastened sandals keep me stable while the moisture-absorbing footbed keeps me comfortable all day long when hiking in the heat.

  4. Jayant Sinha:

    Now, when it's exactly going to happen, that really depends on the drone operators, our job is to provide the regulatory framework within which it can be done safely and securely, and that's what we are providing.

  5. David Biderman:

    Even if they are plastic, they are not treated as curbside recycling, you bag it to prevent the environmental harm. They should be placed in a securely tight garbage bag and be put out with the regular trash for collection.

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