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sworn

/swɔːn/
Meanings
  • verb

    1. To make a solemn promise or oath.

    - "He swore to protect her."
    - "They swore an oath of loyalty to their king."
  • noun

    2. A person who has taken an oath.

    - "The sworn enemy of the kingdom."
    - "The sworn brother of the knight."
Pronunciation
  1. /swɔɹn/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with sworn
mown , lawn , gown , clown , drown
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. sworn (en) : having taken a solemn oath

  2. sworn (en) : declaring as true, especially under oath

  3. sworn (en) : having a strong dislike or hatred for

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. sworn (en) : having taken a solemn oath

  2. sworn (en) : declaring as true, especially under oath

  3. sworn (en) : having a strong dislike or hatred for

Variants
List of all variants of sworn that leads to same result
swear , sworn , swear by , swear for , swear off , swearer , swearers , swearing , swearing by , swearing for , swearing off , swears , swears by , swears for , swears off , swore , swore by , swore for , swore off , sworn by , sworn for , sworn off , sworn statement , could have sworn , swear in , swearing in , swears in , swore in , sworn in , swear out , swearing out , swears out , swore out , sworn out
Forms
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swore, sworns, sworns', swornest

Etymology
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From Old English swearan ‘make a solemn promise, take an oath’.

Trivia
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  1. Sworn virgins were women in medieval Europe who took a vow of chastity and lived as men.

  2. Sworn in means 'having taken an oath to tell the truth in a court of law'.

Related Concepts
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  1. oath: A solemn promise or pledge, often made with a hand on a religious text or symbol.

  2. vow: A promise or pledge, often made to a deity or as a personal commitment.

Culture
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Sworn oaths have been a significant part of human history, symbolizing commitment, loyalty, and trust. Sworn enemies are those who are bound by a mutual hatred, often as a result of longstanding conflicts or feuds. In literature, the concept of a sworn oath is often used to explore themes of honor, loyalty, and morality.

How to Memorize "sworn"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself taking an oath, placing your hand on a sacred text or symbol.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sworn' with the concept of a solemn promise or oath.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Swear Oaths Never End' to remember the meaning of 'sworn'.

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