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/sɪˈkjʊə.ɹə.ti/ · noun
(uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially..
Chad always carries a gun for his own security.
The pink blanket gives little Mary lots of security.
Give up yourself merely to chance and hazard, / From firm security.
Was there no way to provide for the Safety of Britain, or the Security for its Trade, but by the French Kings turning his own Arms to beat his Grandſon out of Spain?
Pamela works in security.
[…] Going through security I held her for so long / She finally looked at me in love and she was gone
The threat of terrorism to the British lies in the overreaction to it of British governments. Each one in turn clicks up the ratchet of surveillance, intrusion and security. Each one diminishes liberty.
From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much. Those entering it are greeted by wire fences, walls dating back to colonial times and security posts. For mariners leaving the port after lonely nights on the high seas, the delights of the B52 Night Club and Stallion Pub lie a stumble away.
Use security when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Security means (uncountable) The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially..
Common synonyms include safety, protection, guarantee, surety.
Possible antonyms include insecurity, crowded.
Chad always carries a gun for his own security.
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