Swaer vs. Swear: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 15, 2023
"Swaer" is a misspelling; the correct form is "Swear." "Swear" refers to making a solemn promise or using strong language.

Which is correct: Swaer or Swear
How to spell Swear?

Swaer is Incorrect

Swear is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Swear" by the popular phrase, "I swear!"

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Oct 14, 2023
"Swear" follows the common pattern of "ea" as in "wear" or "tear."

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Visualize taking an oath: "I SWEAR to tell the truth."

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"Swear" sounds like "chair" with the same "ea" combination.

Sara Rehman
Oct 14, 2023
Think of "Sweater," which contains the correct "sw-ea" spelling.

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Oct 14, 2023
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Swaer and Swear Definitions
Swear
Swear means to make a solemn promise or vow.
She had to swear allegiance to the flag.

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Sep 12, 2023
Swear
Swear implies taking an oath, often in a legal context.
The witness will swear to tell the truth.

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Sep 12, 2023
Swear
Swear can also be about expressing emphatic belief or disbelief.
I couldn't swear to it, but I think he left.

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Swear
To make a solemn declaration, invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing, in confirmation of and witness to the honesty or truth of such a declaration.

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Swear
(Law) To commit oneself by oath to giving evidence or testimony that is truthful.

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Swear
To declare or affirm solemnly by invoking a deity or a sacred person or thing
Swore on the Bible that he would tell the truth.

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Swear
To say or affirm earnestly and with great conviction
I swear that I will pay you back.

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Swear
(ambitransitive) To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.
The knight swore not to return to the palace until he had found the treasure.

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Swear
(transitive) To take an oath that an assertion is true.
The witness swore that the person she had seen running out of the bank was a foot shorter than the accused.

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Swear
(transitive) To promise intensely that something is true; to strongly assert.
I swear I don't know what you're talking about.
My little brother is such a pest, I swear.

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Swear
(transitive) To administer an oath to (a person).
Let the witness be sworn.

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Swear
A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.

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Swear
To affirm or utter a solemn declaration, with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed; to make a promise, threat, or resolve on oath; also, to affirm solemnly by some sacred object, or one regarded as sacred, as the Bible, the Koran, etc.
Ye shall swear by my name falsely.
I swear by all the Roman gods.

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Swear
To give evidence on oath; as, to swear to the truth of a statement; he swore against the prisoner.

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Swear
To make an appeal to God in an irreverant manner; to use the name of God or sacred things profanely; to call upon God in imprecation; to curse.
[I] swore little; diced not above seven times a week.

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Swear
To utter or affirm with a solemn appeal to God for the truth of the declaration; to make (a promise, threat, or resolve) under oath.
Swear unto me here by God, that thou wilt not deal falsely with me.
He swore consent to your succession.

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Swear
To put to an oath; to cause to take an oath; to administer an oath to; - ofetn followed by in or into; as, to swear witnesses; to swear a jury; to swear in an officer; he was sworn into office.

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Swear
To declare or charge upon oath; as, he swore treason against his friend.

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Swear
To appeal to by an oath.
Now, by Apollo, king,Thou swear'st thy gods in vain.

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Swear
Utter obscenities or profanities;
The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street

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Swear
To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;
Before God I swear I am innocent

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Swear
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

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Swear
Swear also denotes using strong, offensive language.
He tends to swear when he's angry.

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Swear
Swear can refer to affirming or attesting to something strongly.
I swear I left my keys here.

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Sep 12, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Swear?
It's derived from Old English "swǣran," meaning to take an oath.

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Oct 14, 2023
What is the plural form of Swear?
Verbs don't have plural forms, so "Swear" doesn't have one.

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Oct 14, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Swear?
No specific conjunction is exclusively associated with "swear."

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Oct 14, 2023
Is the Swear term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.

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Oct 14, 2023
Is Swear a negative or positive word?
It can be neutral, negative, or positive depending on the context.

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What is a stressed syllable in Swear?
The entire word "Swear" is stressed since it's one syllable.

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Is Swear a countable noun?
As a noun, referring to a profanity, it can be countable as in "several swears."

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Oct 14, 2023
How do we divide Swear into syllables?
Swear is just one syllable and isn't divided.

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Is Swear an abstract noun?
No, but "oath" which relates to swearing can be considered abstract.

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Which determiner is used with Swear?
Determiners like "a," "the," and "that" can be used, depending on context.

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Oct 14, 2023
Which article is used with Swear?
"a" or "the" can be used depending on the context.

Harlon Moss
Oct 14, 2023
Is Swear a noun or adjective?
Swear is primarily a verb but can also be a noun as in "a swear word."

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Oct 14, 2023
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