sworn

/swɔːn/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Given or declared under oath.

Adjective

Examples

His sworn statement convinced the judge.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Bound as though by an oath.

Adjective

Examples

I'm sworn to secrecy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sworn” mean?

Given or declared under oath.

Is “sworn” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.