Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Secure”
Safe and firmly attached; not loose or in danger.
Word Family of Secure
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Make sure the ladder is secure before climbing. B1
- The company has a secure connection for online banking. B1
- She felt secure in her new job. B1
Word Form Patterns for Secure
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: secure → security.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: secure → securely.
Origin and Word Formation of Secure
From Latin securus, meaning 'free from anxiety'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Secure
Wrong: The door is secure opened.
Correct: The door is securely closed.
Use the adverb 'securely', not the adjective.
Wrong: I secure good.
Correct: I feel secure.
Use a linking verb like 'feel' before the adjective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Secure
What are the word forms of “secure”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “secure”?
“secure” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “secure” come from?
From Latin securus, meaning 'free from anxiety'.