Swear

How is the word Swaer used in English sentences?

The word swear is a common verb in English and has a variety of meanings depending on the context of the sentence. Let's take an example of how it is used in different senses.

1. Swear, make a commitment

This is the most common meaning of the word swear, used when wanting to confirm that what is said is true, or pledging to do as it is said.

* I swear I didn't take your pen. (I swear I didn't take her pen.)

* He swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. (He swore to tell the whole truth. Nothing but the truth.)

* They made me swear that I would keep the secret. (They let me swear to keep this secret.)

2.Use profanity, swear

In this context, the word swear will mean the use of impolite words or profanities, often in the form swear at or swear like a sailor.

* Please don't swear in front of the children. (Please don't use bad words in front of the children)

* He swore at the driver who cut him off. (He cursed the driver who drove him in the face)

* When he's angry, he swears like a sailor. (When he's angry, he swears out like a sailor.)

3. Confirm firmly, very sure.

When used in this sense, the word swear is used to express extreme confidence in what you are saying, even if there is no corroborating evidence.

* I could have sworn that I locked the door. (I'm sure I locked the door.)

* I swear to God, I saw him at the party last night! (I swear I saw him at the party last night)

* She swears that the story is true. (She firmly insists that this story is true)

4. Make you feel uncomfortable

The word swear off is a phrase that refers to the decision to decisively quit something, often applied to bad habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol.

* She swore off junk food for her New Year's resolution. (She intended to give up eating junk food as a New Year's resolution.)

* After his last bad breakup, he swore off dating for a while. (After breaking up with his last boyfriend, he quit dating for a while.)