sworn

adjective
UK: /swɔːn/
US: /swɔːrn/

  1. Having made a serious promise to tell the truth.

    1. He sworn to protect his country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sworn testimony was critical to resolving the complex legal dispute. [ ] [ ]

  2. Bound by or as if by an oath; dedicated.

    1. They are sworn enemies now. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a sworn member of the guild, I uphold its traditions and values. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

committed avowed dedicated
sworn verb

  1. Past participle of swear.

    1. She had sworn to keep secret. [ ] [ ]
    2. He had sworn allegiance to the new regime before the ceremony began. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sworn" in English means: Having made a serious promise to tell the truth., Bound by or as if by an oath; dedicated..

The phonetic transcription of "sworn" is /swɔːn/ in British English and /swɔːrn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sworn": committed, avowed, dedicated.

Example usage of "sworn": "He sworn to protect his country.". More examples on the page.