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obtain vs secure

secure vs obtain

obtain is not an adjective while secure is an adjective.

obtain and secure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
obtain No No Yes No
secure No Yes Yes No
As verbs, secure is a hyponym of obtain; that is, secure is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than obtain:
  • obtain: come into possession of
  • secure: get by special effort
obtain (adjective) secure (adjective)
free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
free from danger or risk
not likely to fail or give way
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
financially safe
obtain (verb) secure (verb)
receive a specified treatment (abstract) make certain of
come into possession of cause to be firmly attached
be valid, applicable, or true fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
furnish with battens
get by special effort
assure payment of
Difference between obtain and secure

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