# secure vs securely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### secure
*adjective · IPA /sɪˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #2,315*
Free from attack or danger; protected.

### securely
*adverb · IPA /səˈkjʊə.li/ · frequency rank #20,221*
In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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