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swear
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- pronunciation:
- sweIr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
swears, swearing, swore, sworn |
| definition 1: |
to make a serious promise.
He swore to her that he was telling the truth.- similar words:
- declare, pledge, promise
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| definition 2: |
to use angry or bad language.
He swore at the car when it didn't start.- synonyms:
- curse
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| derivation: |
swearer (n.) |
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