in a manner free from fear or risk
"the outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection"
in an invulnerable manner
"the agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held"
In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger
"The family felt securely settled in their new home, knowing they were safe from any harm."
In plain English: To do something safely so that nothing bad can happen to it or get away from you.
"Please lock your bike securely to prevent anyone from stealing it."
Usage: Use securely to describe actions taken in a safe, protected way that prevents unauthorized access or harm. This adverb often modifies verbs related to locking doors, storing data, or holding positions firmly against threats.
Securely is formed by adding the suffix "-ly" to the word "secure." It entered English as an adverb meaning "in a safe or firmly fixed manner," directly reflecting its current definition.