adj, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of secure form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   That has been secured or fastened.

Synonyms

All synonyms

assuredboundcertaincertifiedfastfixed

Example

More examples

"According to the news report, the ruling coalition has secured 72 seats as of 5 p.m."

Related phrases

secured creditorsecured debtsecured loan

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