oath

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈəʊθ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/oʊθ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ōth)

Inflections of 'oath' (n): npl: oaths

Collocations for "oath"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "oath" in context.

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oath

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. but you [took, swore] an oath!
  2. [take] an oath in front of
  3. [take] an oath in court
  4. testify [upon, under] oath
  5. the [witness, defendant] is under oath
  6. the [witness] swore an oath (to tell the truth)
  7. may I remind you that you're under oath?
  8. an oath to [uphold, defend, protect, support]
  9. the Hippocratic oath
  10. an oath before [God, Congress]
  11. an oath of [office, allegiance, loyalty]
  12. was a solemn oath
  13. made a blood oath (with)
  14. an oath of loyalty
  15. broke his oath (to)
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