What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ensure
Example
I will ensure that the project is completed on time. [ensure: verb]
Example
The company has taken measures to ensure customer satisfaction. [ensure: verb]
secure
Example
We need to secure the building before the storm hits. [secure: verb]
Example
The company has secured a new contract with a major client. [secured: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ensure is more commonly used than secure in everyday language. Ensure is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while secure is more limited in scope and often used in specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ensure and secure?
Both ensure and secure can be used in formal and informal contexts, but ensure may be slightly more formal due to its association with guaranteeing or providing assurance.
