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Secure
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "Secure" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to convey safety, protection, or assurance regarding something. Example: "We need to ensure that all sensitive data is secure before sharing it with external partners."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Formal & Business
Science
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
60 human-written examples
"This acquisition allows us to secure a large, global platform on which to distribute our increasingly successful original programming through a collection of strong, well-established and well-managed assets worldwide".
News & Media
Built in 1890 by Robert Walker in Portland stone and listed by English Heritage as a site of special historical and architectural interest, the property boasts a penthouse suite with aerial views of the capital, dozens of rooms, spaces for entertaining, and a secure vault in the basement.
News & Media
Writing days before Abdullah's death, the American author Stephen Kinzer warned that the basis of the west's relationship with the Saudi regime was shifting in fundamental ways, while Saudi Arabia's position in a region beset by insurrection and civil war was ever less secure.
News & Media
Industrial nations can at best give a developing country a shallow surface insight into their know-how, and even then only in the context of foreign investment deals in which developed countries that host foreign direct investment inflows skilfully negotiate and secure such agreements, and have skilled workforces to absorb and expand on such prowess.
News & Media
The Guardian published the story after the Daily Telegraph refused to for fear of offending its readers, even after the paper had paid a substantial sum to secure the exclusive rights.
News & Media
In a further statement issued on Sunday, Cormann said his comment was intended to point out that Shorten could not secure Labor support for Labor's own previously budgeted savings measures.
News & Media
UN security council resolution 242, adopted in November 1967, called for the withdrawal of Israel's armed forces "from territories occupied in the recent conflict" and recognition of the right for all to live in peace "within secure and recognised boundaries free from threats or acts of force".
News & Media
The Open Wireless Router will also allow small businesses and home users to let guests and passersby get an internet connection if they need one, while maintaining a secure, password-protected portion of their network.
News & Media
It has been recommissioned for a fourth series, to be filmed next December and shown in early 2016, and he is secure enough now that he recently traded up his flat to a house with a garden in north London, though not to Shropshire, as he flat-out lied in a recent column for the Observer.
News & Media
On the Today programme, the prime minister said he would act in the way he did in 2010 if he failed to secure an overall majority.
News & Media
All these buildings will presumably have to be evacuated of their staff and then occupied by Garda officers in order to secure them.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
In formal writing, use "secure" to convey a sense of guaranteed safety or acquisition, reinforcing trust and reliability.
Common error
Avoid using "secure" in very casual conversations where simpler words like "safe" or "get" would suffice. Overusing it can make your language sound overly formal or unnatural.
Source & Trust
95%
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Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The word "Secure" functions primarily as a verb and an adjective. As a verb, it denotes the action of obtaining something or making something safe. As an adjective, it describes the state of being protected or free from danger. Ludwig AI provides examples showcasing both functions.
Frequent in
News & Media
75%
Formal & Business
15%
Science
10%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "Secure" is a versatile term frequently used in both formal and informal contexts to convey safety, protection, or assurance. Ludwig AI confirms it’s grammatically correct. Its function varies between a verb (denoting the action of obtaining or safeguarding) and an adjective (describing a state of safety). Usage is most common in "News & Media", followed by "Formal & Business" and "Science". When writing, be mindful of overuse in casual settings, and consider related phrases like "ensure", "protect", or "guarantee" for nuanced meaning. Understanding these aspects allows for effective and precise communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Ensure
Focuses on guaranteeing a specific outcome or condition.
Guarantee
Emphasizes a formal assurance or promise.
Protect
Highlights the act of defending against harm or danger.
Safeguard
Implies a proactive approach to ensuring safety and security.
Obtain
Focuses on the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something.
Acquire
Similar to 'obtain', but often suggests a more gradual or strategic process.
Assure
Highlights the act of giving confidence or certainty.
Fortify
Implies strengthening or reinforcing for enhanced security.
Lock down
Refers to strict control and security measures.
Make certain
Emphasizes the need to verify and confirm something.
FAQs
How can I use "Secure" in a sentence?
You can use "secure" as a verb to mean 'obtain' or 'make safe', such as, "The company worked to secure a new contract" or as an adjective meaning 'protected' such as "The data is stored in a secure location".
What are some alternatives to "Secure"?
Is it better to say "secure the data" or "protect the data"?
Both "secure the data" and "protect the data" are grammatically correct, but they carry slightly different connotations. "Secure" often implies making something difficult to access or tamper with, while "protect" suggests shielding from harm. The best choice depends on the specific context.
What is the difference between saying something is "secure" vs. "safe"?
"Secure" typically implies that measures have been taken to ensure something is protected from potential threats or risks, whereas "safe" generally indicates the absence of immediate danger. Something can be "safe" without being particularly "secure".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
95%
Authority and reliability
4.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested