September 20, 2011 - Word of the Day: secure

The word "secure" usually means safe. It's often used as an adjective. Sometimes "secure" means that something is in a good location--it's not going to fall over or come off easily because it's properly attached or put into a place.

• They feel secure inside their apartment.
• This part of the city isn't a secure location for raising a family.
• This door is not very secure. It's wobbling and it might fall off.
• The state needs a secure facility for housing prisoners temporarily.
• Move that box. It doesn't look secure.

When you use "secure" as a verb, it means to get:

• Robert was able to secure a second job.
• Aleah will need to secure a loan from the bank to start a business.
• They need to secure housing for the winter.

As a noun, "secure" changes to "security."

• Laura's sense of security was shaken after theives broke into her apartment.
• Call security. Someone left an unattended bag in the airport terminal.
• This building has good security.

The word "security" can also be used as an adjective:

• Our store has a good security system.
• The apartment building has all the latest security features.

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