Entry Word: secure

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge <tried to pry the rock out of the pipe, but it was secure> — see tight 2
2 having or showing great faith in oneself or oneʼs abilities <he's so secure about winning the marathon that heʼs practically spent the prize money> — see confident 1
3 not exposed to the threat of loss or injury <the fortress was secure against attack> — see safe 1
4 providing safety <escaped to a secure location> — see safe 2