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.