swears
word · lemma: swear
/ˈswɛɹz/
/swˈeəz/
Definition
'Swears' means either promises very strongly (makes an oath), or uses offensive or rude language. The meaning depends on context.
Usage & Nuances
Formality varies: 'swear' (promise/oath) is neutral or formal, 'swear' (bad language) is informal and sometimes offensive. Common confusion: 'swear' vs. 'curse' (both refer to bad language). Use context to interpret the meaning.
Spanish: jura - dice palabrotasPortuguese (BR): jura - xinga (fala palavrão)Portuguese (PT): jura - diz asneirasChinese (Simplified): 发誓 - 说脏话Chinese (Traditional): 發誓 - 說髒話Hindi: कसम खाता है - गाली देता हैArabic: يحلف - يشتمBengali: শপথ করে - গালি দেয়Russian: клянётся - ругаетсяJapanese: 誓う - 悪口を言うVietnamese: thề - chửi thềKorean: 맹세하다 - 욕하다Turkish: yemin eder - küfür ederUrdu: قسم کھاتا ہے - گالی دیتا ہےIndonesian: bersumpah - mengumpat
Example Sentences
He swears that he is telling the truth.
basic
She swears when she is angry.
basic
Tom swears he will finish his homework tonight.
basic
Matt always swears when he loses a game.
natural
She swears she saw a ghost last night.
natural
"I never swear in front of my parents," he said.
natural