What does “security” mean?
- 1
nounactions and people that protect a place or country from crime or attack
Security at the airport was very tight.
- 2
nouna feeling of being safe and free from worry
A steady job gives you financial security.
Security at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /sɪˈkjʊrəti/ · sih-KYOOR-uh-tee
How to use “security” correctly
At airports, “go through security” means pass the checks. Use “security” as uncountable: “more security”, not “more securities”.
Common phrases with “security”
- security guard
- national security
- job security
- go through security
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- safety
- protection
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- insecurity
- danger
Word family
- secure
- securely
- insecure
- insecurity
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