Definitions and Examples of locked, fastened, secured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Fastened with a lock and unable to be opened without a key or combination.
Example
He realized he had left his keys inside the house when he found the door locked.
Fixed securely in place by means of straps, buttons, or other fastening devices.
Example
She made sure her seatbelt was fastened before starting the car.
Fixed or attached firmly so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
Example
The package was secured with tape to prevent it from opening during transit.
Key Differences: locked vs fastened vs secured
- 1Locked refers to something that is fastened with a lock and cannot be opened without a key or combination.
- 2Fastened refers to something that is fixed securely in place by means of straps, buttons, or other fastening devices.
- 3Secured refers to something that is fixed or attached firmly so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
Effective Usage of locked, fastened, secured
- 1Home Security: Use locked to describe doors and windows that are secured with locks.
- 2Transportation: Use fastened to describe seatbelts, harnesses, and other safety devices that keep passengers secure while traveling.
- 3Packaging: Use secured to describe packages, boxes, and containers that are fixed or attached firmly to prevent them from opening or becoming loose during transit.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unlocked are locked, fastened, and secured. These words convey the opposite meaning of unlocked, which means not locked or open. Use these words to describe home security, transportation safety, and packaging to prevent items from opening or becoming loose during transit.
