Conjugation of "Secure" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
"Secure" is a regular English verb. This page lists every conjugated form of "secure" — past, present, future, and all perfect/continuous tenses — with example sentences and grammar notes useful for ESL students, writers, and language teachers.
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All 12 Tenses of "Secure"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "secure" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I secure |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I secured |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will secure |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am securing |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was securing |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be securing |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have secured |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had secured |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have secured |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been securing |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been securing |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been securing |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Secure" — Secured
The past simple of "secure" is "secured" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.
Past Participle of "Secure" — Secured
The past participle of "secure" is "secured" — the same form as the past simple, since "secure" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have secured") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was secured").
Is "Secure" Regular or Irregular?
"Secure" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "secured". The 3rd-person singular present is "secures" and the gerund/present participle is "securing".
Conjugation pattern: regular: add -ed for past simple and past participle
Common Mistakes with "Secure"
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Wrong: She secure often.
Correct: She secures often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Conjugation Tables for "Secure"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not secure · He does not secure
- Simple past: I did not secure · She did not secure
- Present perfect: I have not secured · He has not secured
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you secure? · Does he secure?
- Simple past: Did you secure?
- Present perfect: Have you secured?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is secured
- Simple past passive: It was secured
- Present perfect passive: It has been secured
Frequently Asked Questions About "Secure"
- Is "secure" regular or irregular?
- "secure" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "secured".
- What is the past tense of "secure"?
- The simple past of "secure" is "secured".
- When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "secure"?
- Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I secure every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am securing right now."