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claim vs swear

swear vs claim

claim is a noun but swear is not a noun.

claim and swear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
claim Yes No Yes No
swear No No Yes No
As verbs, swear is a hypernym of claim; that is, swear is a word with a broader meaning than claim:
  • claim: lay claim to; as of an idea
  • swear: to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Other hypernyms of claim include affirm, assert, aver, avow, swan, verify.
claim (noun) swear (noun)
demand for something as rightful or due
an established or recognized right
an informal right to something
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
a demand
an assertion that something is true or factual
claim (verb) swear (verb)
assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing have faith or confidence in
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs make a deposition; declare under oath
ask for legally or make a legal claim to, as of debts, for example utter obscenities or profanities
lay claim to; as of an idea promise solemnly; take an oath
demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Difference between claim and swear

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