swear — to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
Pronunciation (IPA): /swer/
Example Sentences
- My mom made me swear not to tell dad about the broken vase.
- I swear this traffic light has been red for 10 minutes!
- The new president will swear in next Monday.
swear
VERB[/swer/]
to use offensive language; to make a solemn promise
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/swer/
🇬🇧 UK/sweə/
🌳Etymology
Rootswear
🎵Rhyme
bearcaredarefairhair
bear
care
dare
fair
hair
🔗Collocations
swear by
swear in
swear off
swear word
swear an oath
swear like a sailor
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom made me swear not to tell dad about the broken vase.”
😄 Fun example
“I swear this traffic light has been red for 10 minutes!”
“The new president will swear in next Monday.”
😄 Fun example
“He swears he saw a UFO in his backyard.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cursevowpledgepromiseoath
Antonyms
blesspraise
Related
oathpromisevowcurseprofanity
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