How Do You Spell SWORN?

Pronunciation: [swˈɔːn] (IPA)

The word "sworn" is spelled with a silent "w" which makes it sound similar to the word "sorn". The IPA phonetic transcription for "sworn" is /swɔːn/. The "sw" represents the /sw/ sound, followed by the long vowel sound represented by the letter "o" in the IPA transcription. The final "rn" together create the /n/ sound. This word may often be confused with its homophone "swan" which can lead to spelling errors if not properly distinguished.

SWORN Meaning and Definition

  1. The word "sworn" is an adjective derived from the verb "swear." It refers to something that has undergone a solemn pledge, declaration, or affirmation. When someone is "sworn," it means they have taken an oath or made a solemn promise, usually in a formal setting. This commitment can be to tell the truth, uphold a duty, abide by certain rules or principles, or support a particular cause. "Sworn" often implies a sense of devotion and loyalty, as it carries the weight of a binding commitment.

    The term can also be used to describe a legally recognized or authorized individual who has taken an oath to perform specific duties or exercise certain powers within the framework of their profession or role. For example, a "sworn officer" is a law enforcement official who has taken an oath to uphold and enforce the law.

    Additionally, "sworn" can be used to indicate something that is firmly believed or accepted as true by a person, group, or community. In this sense, it signifies a strong conviction or faith in a particular belief, idea, or theory. It suggests that the person or group completely trusts or has unwavering confidence in the veracity or validity of what they profess to be true.

  2. • of Swear
    • Affirmed on oath.
    • Of swear, which see.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SWORN

The word "sworn" has its etymology from the Old English word "swerian", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*swarjanan". The Proto-Germanic term ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root "*swer-", meaning "to speak" or "to declare". Over time, the word "sworn" developed its current meaning of making a formal declaration or taking an oath.

Idioms with the word SWORN

  • sworn enemy The idiom "sworn enemy" refers to a person or group that someone is bound by a solemn oath or commitment to oppose or hate. It describes a longstanding and intense enmity between two parties, often driven by a deep-seated rivalry or conflict.

Similar spelling word for SWORN

Conjugate verb Sworn

CONDITIONAL

I would sworn
you would sworn
he/she/it would sworn
we would sworn
they would sworn
I would swear
we would swear
you would swear
he/she/it would swear
they would swear

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be swearing
you would be swearing
he/she/it would be swearing
we would be swearing
they would be swearing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sworn
you would have sworn
he/she/it would have sworn
we would have sworn
they would have sworn

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been swearing
you would have been swearing
he/she/it would have been swearing
we would have been swearing
they would have been swearing

FUTURE

I will swear
you will swear
he/she/it will swear
we will swear
they will swear

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be swearing
you will be swearing
he/she/it will be swearing
we will be swearing
they will be swearing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sworn
you will have sworn
he/she/it will have sworn
we will have sworn
they will have sworn

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been swearing
you will have been swearing
he/she/it will have been swearing
we will have been swearing
they will have been swearing

IMPERATIVE

you swear
we let´s swear

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to swear

PAST

I swore
you swore
he/she/it swore
we swore
they swore

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was swearing
you were swearing
he/she/it was swearing
we were swearing
they were swearing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sworn

PAST PERFECT

I had sworn
you had sworn
he/she/it had sworn
we had sworn
they had sworn

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been swearing
you had been swearing
he/she/it had been swearing
we had been swearing
they had been swearing

PRESENT

I swear
you swear
he/she/it swears
we swear
they swear

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am swearing
you are swearing
he/she/it is swearing
we are swearing
they are swearing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

swearing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sworn
you have sworn
he/she/it has sworn
we have sworn
they have sworn

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been swearing
you have been swearing
he/she/it has been swearing
we have been swearing
they have been swearing

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