security

noun
UK: /sɪˈkjʊərəti/
US: /sɪˈkjʊrəti/

  1. Protection from danger or harm.

    1. The security guard protects the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. Airport security is very strict after the incident to prevent any dangers. [ ] [ ]

  2. Measures taken to protect a place or thing.

    1. Our building has good security. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company improved network security after the recent cyber attack. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feeling of being safe and free from worry.

    1. He feels security with his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. Having a stable job provides a sense of security and financial freedom. [ ] [ ]

  4. Something given as a guarantee that a loan will be repaid.

    1. He used his house as security for the loan. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bank required additional security before approving the large loan. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protection certainty assurance safety guarantee defense safeguard
security adjective

  1. Relating to the protection of a place or person.

    1. He works for a security firm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The security personnel checked all bags at the entrance to the event. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "security" in English means: Protection from danger or harm., Measures taken to protect a place or thing., A feeling of being safe and free from worry., Something given as a guarantee that a loan will be repaid..

The phonetic transcription of "security" is /sɪˈkjʊərəti/ in British English and /sɪˈkjʊrəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "security": protection, certainty, assurance, safety, guarantee, defense, safeguard.

Example usage of "security": "The security guard protects the store.". More examples on the page.