Swear Definition & Meaning
swear
- verb
- utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street"
- to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
- promise solemnly; take an oath
- make a deposition; declare under oath
- have confidence or faith in; "We can trust in God"; "Rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education"; "I swear by my grandmother's recipes"
"Swear" in song lyrics
See how swear is used in real songs:
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"You know you got it goin on, honey dip, I swear"
The New 2 Live Crew — You Go Girl -
"We drink and pour the beers, sometimes we swear"
9th Prince f/ Don Don — Young Black Millions -
"Now all's well, I'm laughing on the inside I swear"
Aesop Rock — Oxygen
Words that rhyme with swear
Usage tips for "swear"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does swear mean?
- utter obscenities or profanities; "The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street" to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent" promise solemnly; take an oath make a deposition; declare under oath have confidence or faith in; "We can trust in God"; "Rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education"; "I swear by my grandmother's recipes"
- What part of speech is swear?
- Swear is a verb.
- How many definitions does swear have?
- Swear has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).