oath

noun
UK: /əʊθ/
US: /oʊθ/

  1. A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something.

    1. I made an oath to protect my family at all costs. [ ] [ ]
    2. Witnesses must take an oath to speak the truth in the court of law. [ ] [ ]

  2. A swear word or expression.

    1. He uttered an oath when he dropped the hammer on his foot. [ ] [ ]
    2. After hitting his thumb, he let out a string of colourful oaths. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

promise curse pledge vow
oath verb

  1. To state or promise something solemnly.

    1. I oath to serve and protect. [ ] [ ]
    2. She oathed to never reveal his secret, no matter what happened. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "oath" in English means: A formal and serious promise to tell the truth or to do something., A swear word or expression..

The phonetic transcription of "oath" is /əʊθ/ in British English and /oʊθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "oath": promise, curse, pledge, vow.

Example usage of "oath": "I made an oath to protect my family at all costs.". More examples on the page.