adj

secured

suh-KYOORD

adj

Made safe, fixed firmly, or backed by a guarantee.

"The loan is secured against the value of the house."

"All the windows were checked and secured before the storm."

How to Use Secured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade safe or fastened — often used of loans backed by collateral, like a mortgage.

Common pairings

secured loan secured debt well secured

more secured comparative, most secured superlative

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The loan is _____ against the value of the house.

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