Basic Details
Word: Swear
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a sincere promise or to use bad language.
Synonyms: Vow, affirm, curse
Antonyms: Promise (without bad language), keep quiet
Idioms and Phrases
- Swear like a sailor: To use a lot of bad language. Example: "He tends to swear like a sailor when hes frustrated with his work."
- Swear on a stack of Bibles: To emphasise that you are being completely truthful. Example: "I swear on a stack of Bibles that I saw the cat steal the fish."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I swear I will help you with your homework if you ask nicely.
Example 2: Sometimes, when things go wrong, people swear out of frustration.
Example 3: She swore to always be there for her friends, no matter what happens.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "swear" originates from the Old English word "swarian", which means to bind oneself with an oath? It shows how serious promises were taken in earlier times!
Famous Quote
"I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine." Ayn Rand
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "swear" mean?
a) To shout loudly
b) To make a serious promise
c) To tell a story
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To make a serious promise
2. Which of these is a synonym of "swear"?
a) Laugh
b) Vow
c) Run
d) Jump
Answer: b) Vow
3. Which of these is an antonym of "swear"?
a) Offer a deal
b) Keep quiet
c) Make a promise
d) Sing a song
Answer: b) Keep quiet
4. Which sentence uses "swear" correctly?
a) I swear to tell the truth in court.
b) I swear the dress is red.
c) He likes to swear with his friends.
d) I swear to run every morning after breakfast.
Answer: a) I swear to tell the truth in court.
5. What does the idiom "swear like a sailor" mean?
a) To swear an oath
b) To use bad language
c) To tell a funny story
d) To sing a song
Answer: b) To use bad language
