oaths
noun
Form of oath , plural of oath.
Simple meaning
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ohthzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈoʊðz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of oath
A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
plural of oath
A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
plural of oath
A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.
plural of oath
A curse, a curse word.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A solemn pledge or promise that invokes a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.
Used this way, oaths is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in law or legal contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Formal and ceremonial
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Where it naturally appears
- Law/legal
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