swear

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'swɛəɻ/
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Noun

Singular swear

Plural swears

1. A swear word; an impolite or offensive word.

Verb

Plain form swear

Third-person singular swears

Past tense swore

Past participle sworn

Present participle swearing

1. (intransitive) When you swear, you say a swear word.
2. When you swear, you make a promise or an oath.