Security — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē/ se·cu·ri·ty

Meaning & Definition of Security

Security (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being secure
  2. freedom from danger, safety
  3. freedom from fear or anxiety

Security (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. means or method of defending

    "measures taken to beef up our national security"

    similar: aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, shield, wall, ward
    related: arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry, fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold
    near: aggression, assault, attack, offense, offensive

  2. something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise

    "their house will serve as security for the loan"

    similar: gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, pledge
    related: bail, bond, deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel, surety, warranty, assurance, oath, promise, troth, word, commitment, compact, contract, covenant, recognizance

  3. the state of not being exposed to danger

    "after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security"

    similar: protection, safeness, safety
    related: aegis, cover, defense, guardianship, ward, guard, safeguard, screen, shield, asylum, harbor, haven, refuge, retreat, shelter, impregnability, impregnableness, invincibility, invincibleness, inviolability, inviolableness, invulnerability, invulnerableness
    opposite: danger, distress, endangerment, imperilment, jeopardy, peril, trouble
    near: hazard, risk, threat, instability, precariousness, harm's way, exposure, liability, openness, violability, vulnerability, vulnerableness, susceptibility, susceptibleness

Related Entry: Security blanket (noun)

Security blanket is a different word from Security. The synonyms below are for security blanket, not for security.

  1. as in narcotic, opiate

    similar: anesthetic, anodyne, narcotic, opiate, hypnotic, sedative, soporific, tranquilizer, pacifier, palliative

Related Entry: Security blankets (noun)

Security blankets is a different word from Security. The synonyms below are for security blankets, not for security.

  1. as in narcotics, opiates

    similar: anesthetics, anodynes, narcotics, opiates, hypnotics, sedatives, soporifics, tranquilizers, pacifiers, palliatives

Related Entry: Equity (noun)

Equity is a different word from Security. The synonyms below are for equity, not for security.

  1. lack of favoritism toward one side or another

    "the judge considered both sides of the argument with equity"

    similar: detachment, disinterest, disinterestedness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, justice, neutralism, neutrality, nonpartisanship, objectiveness, objectivity
    related: apathy, indifference, unconcern, broad-mindedness, open-mindedness, tolerance, fence-sitting, straddling
    opposite: bias, favor, favoritism, nonobjectivity, one-sidedness, partiality, partisanship, prejudice
    near: chauvinism, nepotism, subjectiveness, subjectivity, bent, inclination, leaning, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, preconception, prejudgment

  2. the practice of giving to others what is their due

    "basic to the notion of equity is the principle that all people are of equal standing in the eyes of the law"

    similar: fair shake, justice, right
    related: equitability, equitableness, evenhandedness, fair-mindedness, fairness, impartiality, goodness, righteousness, virtue, honor, integrity, uprightness
    opposite: inequity, injustice, raw deal, wrong
    near: bias, one-sidedness, partiality, prejudice, unfairness, unjustness, wrongfulness, corruption, impropriety, crime, offense, wrongdoing, disservice, harm

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Security

The most common words with a similar meaning to Security:

aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard, screen, shield, wall, ward, gage, guarantee, guaranty, pawn, pledge, safeness, safety

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Security

Words with the opposite meaning of Security:

danger, distress, endangerment, imperilment, jeopardy, peril, trouble

Related Words for Security

arm, armament, munitions, weapon, weaponry, fastness, fort, fortress, palisade, stronghold, bail, bond, deposit, down payment, earnest, handsel, surety, warranty, assurance, oath, promise, troth, word, commitment, compact, contract, covenant, recognizance, guardianship, asylum

Near Antonyms of Security

aggression, assault, attack, offense, offensive, hazard, risk, threat, instability, precariousness, harm's way, exposure, liability, openness, violability, vulnerability, vulnerableness, susceptibility, susceptibleness

Word Forms of Security

Inflections: securities

Origin & Etymology of Security

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Security

Words & Phrases Containing Security

security blanket, security camera, Security Council, security interest, security police, security check, security clearance, security deposit, security guard

Frequently Asked Questions about Security

What does "Security" mean?

"Security" means the quality or state of being secure. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being secure. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Security"?

Other words for "Security" include aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard and protection. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Security" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Security"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Security". Common alternatives include aegis, ammunition, armor, buckler, cover, defense, guard, protection, safeguard and screen.

What is the opposite of "Security"?

Antonyms of "Security" include danger, distress, endangerment, imperilment, jeopardy, peril and trouble. Near antonyms include aggression, assault, attack and offense.

How do you use "Security" in a sentence?

Examples of "Security" in a sentence: "measures taken to beef up our national security"; "their house will serve as security for the loan"; "after the burglaries, police presence in the neighborhood was enhanced to give residents a stronger sense of security".

Is "Security" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Security" is a noun.

Is "Security" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Security" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Security"?

"Security" is pronounced /si-ˈkyu̇r-ə-tē/ and divided into syllables as se·cu·ri·ty.