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securely
securely AC /sɪˈkjʊəli $ -ˈkjʊr-/ adverb
 Word Family: verb: secure; noun: securityinsecurity; adverb: securelyinsecurely; adjective: secureinsecure
1. tied, fastened etc tightly, especially in order to make something safe
   OPP  insecurely
    securely locked/fastened/attached/held etc
    All firearms should be kept securely locked in a cabinet.
2. in a way that protects something from being stolen or lost:
    Customers can now buy products securely over the Internet.
3. in a way that is likely to continue successfully and not change
   SYN  firmly:
    By that time, democracy had become securely established in Spain.