Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: securely
IPA transcription: [sɪkj'ʊɹli]
Pronunciations of securely
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: securely, firmly
    Meaning: in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger; "she held the child securely"
Usage examples
  • Indeed, he was held securely by the sticky, stringy candy.
  • Just outside one of the forts, the nine stolen animals were securely tied.
  • I propped her securely in the chair, then crossed the room, opened the door and listened.
  • They carried blanket packs on their backs and leather bags belted securely round the waist close to their pistols.
  • Her eye fell on it the moment she entered the room, and she tucked the two chintz roses more securely into her glove.
  • "I think so, too," agreed the Little Colonel, stooping to fasten the locust blossoms more securely behind the pony's ears.
  • After the vessel had been pillaged, the rigging and sails destroyed, the men were all securely bound and left to their fate.
  • Let the renown of us thy mind incline To tell us who thou art, who thus securely Thy living feet dost move along through Hell.
  • There seemed no other way to settle it just then, so Bruin was allowed to go back to his rug in the blue room, and the door was securely locked.
  • In the meantime, the first consideration was to be beforehand with the messenger from London, and to lay hands securely on the young lady herself.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording William II of England, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Siege, License CC BY-SA 4.0