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What CEFR level is “secured”?

Estimated level

C1

advanced

secured” is roughly the #5207 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.

Meaning

verb. To put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving; to make certain; to assure; frequently with against or from, or formerly with of.

Example: To secure a creditor against loss; to secure a debt by a mortgage.

How the level is decided

The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “secured” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.

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