🔒Security

noun
/sɪˈkjʊər.ə.ti/

Meaning

the state of being free from danger or threat; protection against harm
the state of being free from danger or threat
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.

Example Sentences

Airport security has been increased after the incident.

We need to improve our security measures at the airport.

Food security is essential for human survival.

Synonyms

safety, protection, defense, safeguarding, guard
Entry 1
safety, protection, defense, safeguarding
Entry 2
protection, safety, defense, guard
Entry 3
safety, protection

Antonyms

danger, vulnerability, insecurity, risk
Entry 1
danger, vulnerability, insecurity, risk
Entry 2
danger, insecurity
Entry 3
insecurity, vulnerability

Collocations

national security, security guard, cyber security, job security, security system, security breach
Entry 1
national security, security guard, cyber security, job security
Entry 2
security system, security guard, security breach, national security

More Example Sentences

We reported the suspicious activity to security.

The security guard was too strict to ignore the rule.

My goal is to create financial security for my family.

The security guard ordered visitors to show their bags.

Food security is being threatened as a result of climate change.

Would it be possible for me to pay the security deposit in installments?

I expect to receive the full security deposit back after the lease ends.

Ensuring cybersecurity is important for both individuals and organizations.

Do you understand how good an economic system Social Security is in the USA?

I think the conditions for returning the security deposit should be more clearly stated in the lease.

Related Vocabularies

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.
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A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth

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