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- [swawr, swohr]
- /swɔr, swoʊr/
- /swɔːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [swawr, swohr]
- /swɔr, swoʊr/
Definitions of swore word
- verb swore a simple past tense of swear. 1
- verb without object swore to make a solemn declaration or affirmation by some sacred being or object, as a deity or the Bible. 1
- verb without object swore to bind oneself by oath. 1
- verb without object swore to give evidence or make a statement on oath. 1
- verb without object swore to use profane oaths or language: Don't swear in front of the children. 1
- verb with object swore to declare, affirm, attest, etc., by swearing by a deity, some sacred object, etc. 1
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Origin of swore
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English sweren, Old English swerian; cognate with German schwören, Old Norse sverja; akin to Gothic swaran to swear; see answer
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Parts of speech for Swore
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
swore popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
swore usage trend in Literature
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