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SECURED

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Dictionary entry overview: What does secured mean?

• SECURED (adjective)
The adjective SECURED has 2 senses:

1. firmly fastened or secured against opening
2. secured by written agreement

Familiarity information: SECURED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SECURED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Firmly fastened or secured against opening

Synonyms:

locked; latched; bolted; barred; secured; fast

Context examples:

windows and doors were all fast / a locked closet / left the house properly secured

Similar:

fastened (firmly closed or secured)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Secured by written agreement

Synonyms:

bonded; guaranteed; warranted; secured

Similar:

secure (free from danger or risk)

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