--- title: S — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 21 description: The 2316 words of the English dictionary under S, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/21/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / S # S — The English dictionary · page 21 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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meaning 1:* (informal) A very short time; short for "second".[↗](../../sec/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "wait a sec".[↗](../../sec/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Abbreviation for second (of time): 30 sec.[↗](../../sec/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (maths, older pupils) Short for secant, a function of an angle.[↗](../../sec/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Abbreviation for secretary.[↗](../../sec/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Sec. is a short way of writing section, a numbered part of a book or law.[↗](../../sec/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Wait a sec, I'm coming\![↗](../../sec/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hang on a sec, I need my coat.[↗](../../sec/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The runner finished in 12.5 sec.[↗](../../sec/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · I'll be back in a sec.[↗](../../sec/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The video is 45 sec long.[↗](../../sec/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Give me a sec to think.[↗](../../sec/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Benfey, Pantschatantra, Einleitung, Sec.201).[↗](../../sec/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") \[Footnote: It occurs in the same chapter as the story of La Perrette, which has been traced, after Benfey, by Prof.[↗](../../sec/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **secluded** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Quiet and private, away from people and busy places.[↗](../../secluded/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* They walked along a secluded path in the woods.[↗](../../secluded/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The old hermit lived in a secluded cave.[↗](../../secluded/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Let's find a secluded spot to read.[↗](../../secluded/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **seclusion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The state of being alone and away from other people.[↗](../../seclusion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She lived in seclusion on the farm.[↗](../../seclusion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The king stayed in seclusion for a week.[↗](../../seclusion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · After the storm they lived in seclusion, seeing no one.[↗](../../seclusion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **second** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A second is a very short unit of time.[↗](../../second/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") A minute has 60 seconds.[↗](../../second/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Second means number 2 in order, after the first.[↗](../../second/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* «A second» in speech means a very short time: «Wait a second».[↗](../../second/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Seconds are a second helping of food.[↗](../../second/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* To second an idea is to say you agree with it in a meeting.[↗](../../second/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* A second is also a unit for angles: 60 seconds make one minute of a degree.[↗](../../second/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* (casual) «Sec» and «a sec» mean a short time: «hang on a sec», «2 secs»; «seconds?» asks for more food.[↗](../../second/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (casual) «Seconds» are also goods sold cheap because they have small faults.[↗](../../second/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (formal) «Subsequent» and «the latter» are stiff words for second in order; «second» as a verb (pronounced «se-COND», UK) means to move a worker to another job for a while.[↗](../../second/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He ran 100 m in 15 seconds.[↗](../../second/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A minute has 60 seconds.[↗](../../second/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · On the second day she read 20 pages.[↗](../../second/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She came second in the race.[↗](../../second/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Wait a second, I can't find my shoe.[↗](../../second/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Can I have seconds, please?[↗](../../second/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") The soup is lovely.[↗](../../second/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The second hand on the clock moves once each second.[↗](../../second/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Light travels very fast, about 300,000 km in one second.[↗](../../second/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · We bought a second-hand bike for half the price.[↗](../../second/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · hang on a sec, my phone's on 2% (casual)[↗](../../second/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Wait a bloody second, you said 5 not 6\![↗](../../second/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (rough)[↗](../../second/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · On the subsequent day a further 20 pages were read; determine the total for the two days.[↗](../../second/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (formal exam)[↗](../../second/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And Zilpah Leah's handmaid bore Jacob a second son.[↗](../../second/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.[↗](../../second/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.1.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · and the second row a carbuncle, a sapphire, and an emerald; (Torah EXO.28.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third; (Writings 1CH.12.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.[↗](../../second/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings 1CH.23.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah; (Writings 1CH.24.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../second/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") **secondary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Secondary means second in importance or less important.[↗](../../secondary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Secondary school (UK, Australia, NZ, Ireland) is the school children go to after primary school, about age 11–18.[↗](../../secondary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Secondary means coming after or caused by something else.[↗](../../secondary/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* (art) Secondary colours are made by mixing two primary colours.[↗](../../secondary/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My big sister goes to secondary school.[↗](../../secondary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Orange is a secondary colour made from red and yellow.[↗](../../secondary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A history book is a secondary source.[↗](../../secondary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Winning is secondary; having fun matters most.[↗](../../secondary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fire caused secondary damage from the water.[↗](../../secondary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Green is a secondary colour: blue + yellow.[↗](../../secondary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **secondly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Secondly means «in the second place» and is used to give the second point in a list of reasons or steps, after «firstly» or «first».[↗](../../secondly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* It helps a reader or listener follow an argument step by step.[↗](../../secondly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Firstly, wash your hands; secondly, put on your apron.[↗](../../secondly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I can't come, firstly because I'm ill and secondly because it's raining.[↗](../../secondly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Secondly, multiply the answer by three.[↗](../../secondly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Schools should have longer breaks: firstly, we need exercise; secondly, we learn better after playing.[↗](../../secondly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Secondly, the knight rescued the dragon instead of fighting it.[↗](../../secondly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · In my persuasive letter, I wrote my second reason after «secondly».[↗](../../secondly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Secondly, check your answer by doing the opposite operation.[↗](../../secondly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **secrecy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Secrecy is keeping something secret so others do not find out.[↗](../../secrecy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Secrecy is the state of being secret.[↗](../../secrecy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The surprise party was planned in great secrecy.[↗](../../secrecy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We were sworn to secrecy about the present.[↗](../../secrecy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The spies worked in total secrecy.[↗](../../secrecy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Secrecy was important in the treasure hunt.[↗](../../secrecy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't keep secrets that make you feel scared — secrecy like that is not okay.[↗](../../secrecy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It must be done in all secrecy, and the priest must not know of it, otherwise I shall get into trouble, as it is forbidden.[↗](../../secrecy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **secret** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A secret is something you keep hidden and do not tell others.[↗](../../secret/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Secret means hidden or known by only a few people: «a secret door».[↗](../../secret/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The secret of something is the special way to do it well: «the secret of a good cake».[↗](../../secret/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I think of a secret number, add 4 and get 11.[↗](../../secret/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the secret number.[↗](../../secret/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The secret code has 3 digits.[↗](../../secret/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She kept the secret.[↗](../../secret/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We planned a secret birthday party for Dad.[↗](../../secret/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · If a secret makes you feel bad, tell a trusted adult.[↗](../../secret/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The old house had a secret passage behind the bookcase.[↗](../../secret/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The secret of good bread is patience.[↗](../../secret/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They met in secret behind the shed.[↗](../../secret/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · I will not tell your secret.[↗](../../secret/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour in secret.[↗](../../secret/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.27.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the magicians did in like manner with their secret arts, and brought up frogs upon the land of Egypt.[↗](../../secret/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.8.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers; and they also, the magicians of Egypt, did in like manner with their secret arts.[↗](../../secret/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah EXO.7.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · For He knoweth the secrets of the heart.[↗](../../secret/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.44.22, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.'[↗](../../secret/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.9.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · Debate thy cause with thy neighbour, but reveal not the secret of another; (Writings PRO.25.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secret/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") **secretary** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A secretary is a person whose job is to help in an office by typing letters, answering the phone, keeping records and arranging meetings.[↗](../../secretary/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The school secretary works in the school office and deals with visitors, absences, lunch money and phone calls.[↗](../../secretary/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A Secretary (in government) is the head of a government department, such as the Home Secretary (UK) or the Secretary of State (USA).[↗](../../secretary/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* The secretary of a club writes down what happens at meetings.[↗](../../secretary/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The school secretary phoned my mum when I felt sick.[↗](../../secretary/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Hand your letter to the secretary in the office.[↗](../../secretary/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The Home Secretary spoke on the news.[↗](../../secretary/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · My aunt is a secretary at a law firm.[↗](../../secretary/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Our club voted Maya as secretary.[↗](../../secretary/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The secretary wrote down what was said at the meeting.[↗](../../secretary/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The Secretary of State visited Canada.[↗](../../secretary/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **secrete** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (science) To secrete is to make and give out a liquid or substance from a part of a plant or animal body: glands secrete sweat, tears and saliva.[↗](../../secrete/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To secrete something can also mean to hide it secretly.[↗](../../secrete/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Your mouth secretes saliva when you smell food.[↗](../../secrete/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees secrete wax to build their honeycomb.[↗](../../secrete/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some frogs secrete poison through their skin.[↗](../../secrete/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The stomach secretes acid to digest food.[↗](../../secrete/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Sweat glands secrete sweat to cool you down.[↗](../../secrete/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Snails secrete slime so they can slide along.[↗](../../secrete/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · (formal) She secreted the key inside her shoe.[↗](../../secrete/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **secretion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A liquid that a living thing makes and lets out, such as saliva, sweat, tears, mucus or sap.[↗](../../secretion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* The process of making and releasing such a liquid.[↗](../../secretion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Saliva is a secretion from glands in your mouth.[↗](../../secretion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sweat is a secretion that helps cool your body.[↗](../../secretion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The snail left a trail of sticky secretion.[↗](../../secretion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Some frogs have poisonous skin secretions.[↗](../../secretion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Bees make wax from a secretion of their bodies.[↗](../../secretion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The secretion of tears keeps your eyes clean.[↗](../../secretion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **secretly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Secretly means in a way that other people do not see or know about.[↗](../../secretly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Secretly can describe a feeling you keep inside and do not show, like being secretly pleased.[↗](../../secretly/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We secretly made a birthday card for Mum.[↗](../../secretly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was secretly happy that the match was cancelled.[↗](../../secretly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The squirrel secretly buried nuts in the garden.[↗](../../secretly/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · She secretly read the last page first.[↗](../../secretly/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The children secretly planned a surprise party for their teacher.[↗](../../secretly/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The spy secretly copied the map.[↗](../../secretly/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · I secretly hoped it would snow.[↗](../../secretly/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · If someone asks you to secretly meet them, tell a parent.[↗](../../secretly/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The Prince followed her secretly to see what she was going to do.[↗](../../secretly/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore didst thou flee secretly, and outwit me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth and with songs, with tabret and with harp; (Torah GEN.31.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secretly/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · and a man lie with her carnally, and it be hid from the eyes of her husband, she being defiled secretly, and there be no witness against her, neither she be taken in the act; (Torah NUM.5.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secretly/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · He will surely reprove you, if ye do secretly show favour.[↗](../../secretly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.13.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secretly/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And my heart hath been secretly enticed, and my mouth hath kissed my hand; (Writings JOB.31.27, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secretly/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · Now a word was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a whisper thereof.[↗](../../secretly/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.4.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secretly/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") **sect** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A small group of people who share strong beliefs, often one that has split away from a larger religion.[↗](../../sect/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The sect met in a small hall to pray.[↗](../../sect/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Members of the sect wore plain grey clothes.[↗](../../sect/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The sect kept to itself and did not join the town's feasts.[↗](../../sect/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Third sect recognised no god beside the Sun, in which it recognised the sole principle of existence."[↗](../../sect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../sect/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The Second sect admitted Three great Powers ; two of them as in the first case, and a third Power whose function was to decide between (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../sect/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The Second sect admitted Three great Powers; two of them as in the first case, and a third Power whose function was to decide between \[p. 7\] the two others, a supreme arbitrator.[↗](../../sect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../sect/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **section** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* A section is one part of something that is split into parts, like a section of a fence, a book or an orange.[↗](../../section/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A section is a part of a group or place: the music section, the children's section of the library.[↗](../../section/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A cross-section is what you see when you cut straight through something.[↗](../../section/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The fence has 8 sections, each 2 m long.[↗](../../section/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The book has 5 sections of 20 pages.[↗](../../section/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She planted 9 seeds in each section.[↗](../../section/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · A pizza is cut into 8 sections.[↗](../../section/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the picture books in the children's section.[↗](../../section/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · An orange has many sections.[↗](../../section/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Answer every question in section A.[↗](../../section/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The cross-section of the trunk showed 40 rings.[↗](../../section/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · With one more legend about this favorite saint, I will conclude this section of the present chapter.[↗](../../section/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · 35) Compare Chapter I, Section 3, Note, 8.[↗](../../section/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../section/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · N\] = original page markers; \[N\] = note references (notes are in sy08 section).[↗](../../section/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877)[↗](../../section/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The twelve sections of this chapter introduce this philo- sophic disquisition upon the Formation and Development of the Universe.[↗](../../section/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../section/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **sector** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (maths) A sector is a part of a circle between two radii and the curve, shaped like a slice of pie.[↗](../../sector/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A sector is a part or area of a place, like a part of a city.[↗](../../sector/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* A sector is one part of a country's business or work, like farming or health.[↗](../../sector/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Each sector of the pie chart shows one favourite fruit.[↗](../../sector/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · A quarter of a circle is a sector with an angle of 90 degrees.[↗](../../sector/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The farm sector employs many people.[↗](../../sector/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The soldiers patrolled their sector of the city.[↗](../../sector/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The biggest sector of the chart was football.[↗](../../sector/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Shade the sector between the two radii.[↗](../../sector/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **secularism** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* The belief that religion should be kept separate from government, public schools and laws.[↗](../../secularism/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A way of living or thinking that is not based on religion.[↗](../../secularism/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* France has strong rules of secularism in its schools.[↗](../../secularism/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Secularism means the government does not favour any religion.[↗](../../secularism/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some people support secularism; others want religion in public life.[↗](../../secularism/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The USA's founders wrote secularism into the constitution by separating church and state.[↗](../../secularism/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Secularism does not mean being against religion.[↗](../../secularism/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class debated secularism in schools.[↗](../../secularism/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **secure** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Secure means safe, protected from danger or harm.[↗](../../secure/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Secure means firmly fixed so it will not move or fall.[↗](../../secure/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To secure something is to fix it firmly or to lock it.[↗](../../secure/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To secure something is to get it after trying, like secure a place on the team.[↗](../../secure/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Feeling secure means feeling safe and not worried.[↗](../../secure/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* He uses 4 nails to secure each board.[↗](../../secure/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The box is secure.[↗](../../secure/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · They secured 3 more seats.[↗](../../secure/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · How many nails do you need to secure 10 boards?[↗](../../secure/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Make sure your bike is secure before you leave it.[↗](../../secure/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Choose a secure password that nobody can guess.[↗](../../secure/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The climbers secured the rope to a rock.[↗](../../secure/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby felt secure in her father's arms.[↗](../../secure/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class secured first place in the quiz.[↗](../../secure/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · ‘Are you sure it is secure?’[↗](../../secure/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Wherefore are all they secure that deal very treacherously?[↗](../../secure/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets JER.12.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secure/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are secure as a young lion.[↗](../../secure/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.28.1, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secure/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · And my people shall abide in a peaceable habitation, and in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting-places.[↗](../../secure/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.32.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../secure/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/) … [20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/20/) **21** [22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/22/) … [127](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/127/) - ← previous: [page 20](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/20/) - next →: [page 22](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/S/page/22/) - ↑ back to [The English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/)