Oath: meaning, definitions and examples

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oath

 

[ ษ™สŠฮธ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

taking a pledge

A solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future actions or behavior.

Synonyms

pledge, promise, vow

Examples of usage

  • He made an oath to always tell the truth.
  • She swore an oath of allegiance to her country.
Context #2 | Noun

profanity

A profane or offensive expression used to express anger or frustration.

Synonyms

curse, expletive, swear word

Examples of usage

  • She muttered an oath under her breath when she dropped the vase.
  • He shouted an oath at the driver who cut him off.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

A formal declaration or promise to tell the truth, often in a court of law.

Synonyms

affirmation, pledge, vow

Examples of usage

  • The witness took an oath before testifying.
  • The defendant swore an oath of honesty.

Translations

Translations of the word "oath" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น juramento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคชเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumpah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธััะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ™ga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช“ใ„ (chikai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท serment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juramento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yemin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งน์„ธ (maengse)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŽุณูŽู… (qasam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญsaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญsaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ช“่จ€ (shรฌyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prisega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜ (pici)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ and

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ juramento

Etymology

The word 'oath' originated from Middle English 'oth', from Old English 'ฤรฐ', meaning a solemn appeal to a deity. The concept of making an oath has been prevalent in various cultures and religions throughout history, as a way to bind oneself to a promise or declaration. Oaths have been used in legal settings, religious ceremonies, and everyday language to emphasize the seriousness of a statement or commitment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,950, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.