Oath

Pronunciation: /oʊθ/

Definitions of oath

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

Example Sentences

A1 I made an oath to always tell the truth.

A2 She swore an oath to protect her family no matter what.

B1 Taking an oath of allegiance is a common practice in many countries.

B2 The witness took an oath before testifying in court.

C1 The president's inauguration included the swearing of an oath to uphold the constitution.

C2 The knights took a solemn oath to defend the kingdom against all enemies.

Examples of oath in a Sentence

formal He took an oath to uphold the constitution.

informal I swear I'll never do it again, cross my heart and hope to die.

slang I pinky promise I won't tell anyone, no cap.

figurative Her dedication to the cause was like a solemn oath.

Grammatical Forms of oath

• past tense: swore
• plural: oaths
• comparative: more oath
• superlative: most oath
• present tense: swear
• future tense: will swear
• perfect tense: have sworn
• continuous tense: is swearing
• singular: oath
• positive degree: oath
• infinitive: to swear
• gerund: swearing
• participle: sworn

Origin and Evolution of oath

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'oath' originated from the Old English word 'āð', which means a solemn appeal to a deity in witness of truth or a promise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oath' has evolved to encompass a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a higher power or authority as a witness to the truthfulness of the statement.