Sworn Off

Pronunciation: /swɔrn ɔf/

Definitions of sworn off

verb to make a serious decision to stop doing something

Example Sentences

A1 I have sworn off eating junk food.

A2 She has sworn off dating after her last breakup.

B1 He has sworn off alcohol since joining AA.

B2 They have sworn off social media to focus on their mental health.

C1 The athlete has sworn off fast food to maintain peak physical condition.

C2 After the negative effects of smoking, she has sworn off cigarettes for good.

Examples of sworn off in a Sentence

formal After experiencing negative side effects, she has sworn off using that medication.

informal I've sworn off fast food after feeling sick from it last time.

slang I've totally sworn off dating apps, they're just not for me.

figurative He has sworn off any involvement in politics after his last campaign was a disaster.

Grammatical Forms of sworn off

• past tense: sworn off
• plural: sworn off
• present tense: swear off
• future tense: will swear off
• perfect tense: have sworn off
• continuous tense: is swearing off
• singular: sworn off
• positive degree: sworn off
• infinitive: to swear off
• gerund: swearing off
• participle: sworn off

Origin and Evolution of sworn off

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'sworn off' originated from the Middle English word 'sweren', meaning to take an oath or make a solemn promise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sworn off' has evolved to mean to have made a firm decision to stop doing something, especially something considered harmful or undesirable.