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swear vs swearing

swearing vs swear

swear is not a noun while swearing is a noun.

swear is a verb but swearing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swear No No Yes No
swearing Yes No No No
swear (noun) swearing (noun)
a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
swear (verb) swearing (verb)
have faith or confidence in
make a deposition; declare under oath
utter obscenities or profanities
promise solemnly; take an oath
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
Difference between swear and swearing

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