oath — a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness
Pronunciation (IPA): /oʊθ/
Korean meaning: 맹세, 서약 (신이나 신성한 것을 증인으로 하여 하는 엄숙한 약속)
Korean pronunciation: 오스 (강세: 오스)
Example Sentences
- The witness was reminded that she was testifying under oath.
- He made an oath never to eat pineapple pizza again after getting food poisoning.
- The knight swore a sacred oath to protect the kingdom.
oath
NOUN//oʊθ//
a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a divine witness
Solemnly swearing a sacred promise
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Origin
From Old English 'āð', derived from Proto-Germanic '*aiðaz'. The word has cognates in other Germanic languages and is related to Old Norse 'eiðr', reflecting an ancient Indo-European root meaning a binding agreement or vow.
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“The witness was reminded that she was testifying under oath.”
“He made an oath never to eat pineapple pizza again after getting food poisoning.”
“The knight swore a sacred oath to protect the kingdom.”
“She let out a colorful oath when she realized she had deleted her entire thesis by mistake.”
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