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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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"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.
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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

Swaer

Swaer is an incorrect spelling of Swear.
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Swear

Swear means to make a solemn promise or vow.
She had to swear allegiance to the flag.
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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

To make a solemn promise; vow.
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Swear

To use obscene or blasphemous language; curse.
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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

To promise or pledge with a solemn oath; vow
He swore to do his duty.
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Swear

To utter or bind oneself to (an oath).
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Swear

(Law) To administer a legal oath to
All the witnesses have been sworn.
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Swear

A swearword.
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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

(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
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Swear

To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.
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Swear

A swear word.
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Swear

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

Heavy.
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Swear

Top-heavy; too high.
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Swear

Dull; lazy; slow.
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Swear

Reluctant; unwilling.
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Swear

Niggardly.
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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

Promise solemnly; take an oath
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Swear

Make a deposition; declare under oath
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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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FAQs

Which vowel is used before Swear?

No vowel precedes "Swear."
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Oct 14, 2023

Why is it called Swear?

It's derived from Old English "swǣran," meaning to take an oath.
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What is the plural form of Swear?

Verbs don't have plural forms, so "Swear" doesn't have one.
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What is the root word of Swear?

The Old English root is "swǣran."
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What is the pronunciation of Swear?

Swear is pronounced as /swɛr/.
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Which preposition is used with Swear?

"By" as in "swear by something."
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What is the verb form of Swear?

Swear itself is a verb.
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What is the singular form of Swear?

Swear is already in its singular form.
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Which conjunction is used with Swear?

No specific conjunction is exclusively associated with "swear."
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Is Swear a vowel or consonant?

"Swear" is a word, not a single letter.
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Is the word Swear imperative?

It can be, as in "Swear to me!"
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Is the Swear term a metaphor?

Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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What is the opposite of Swear?

Renounce.
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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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What part of speech is Swear?

Primarily a verb, but it can also be a noun.
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What is another term for Swear?

Vow or pledge.
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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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How many syllables are in Swear?

One syllable.
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How do we divide Swear into syllables?

Swear is just one syllable and isn't divided.
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What is the second form of Swear?

Swore.
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What is the third form of Swear?

Sworn.
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How is Swear used in a sentence?

"I swear I left my keys right here."
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Is Swear an adverb?

No, it's not an adverb.
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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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Which article is used with Swear?

"a" or "the" can be used depending on the context.
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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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Is Swear a collective noun?

No, it's not.
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What is the first form of Swear?

Swear.
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