Irregular verb
swear
/sweə/
- Base
- swear
- Past simple
- swore
- Past participle
- sworn
Usage
swore names a single moment; sworn needs have/has/had, or works as an adjective, as in sworn enemies.
Meaning
- to make a serious promise or use offensive words
Example
He swore that he had told the truth.
She swore under her breath after tripping.
The witness has sworn to tell the truth.