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swear

/swɛə/ /swɛɚ/

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verb

To take an oath, to promise.

Examples :

"Before starting the project, the team leader swore an oath to complete it on time. "

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verb

To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

Examples :

"My brother swore at the referee during the soccer game. "

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noun

A swear word.

Examples :

"My brother used several swear words during the basketball game. "

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verb

To be lazy; rest for a short while during working hours.

Examples :

"The construction worker swore for a few minutes before starting work again. "

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adjective

Examples :

"The backpack was so swear with books and supplies that it was hard to carry. "

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adjective

Top-heavy; too high.

Examples :

"The grandfather clock was so swear that it almost fell over. "

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adjective

Dull; heavy; lazy; slow; reluctant; unwilling.

Examples :

"The student was a bit swear in class today, not paying much attention and reluctant to participate. "

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adjective

Examples :

"My uncle is a very swear housekeeper; he is extremely frugal with cleaning supplies. "

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adjective

A lazy time; a short rest during working hours (especially field labour); a siesta.

Examples :

"The farmer took a sweary break in the afternoon to rest before continuing his field work. "

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