# Spears vs swear

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Spears
*name · frequency rank #11,973*
An English surname transferred from the nickname.

### swear
*verb · IPA /ˈswɛə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #2,968*
To take an oath, to promise intensely, solemnly, and/or with legally binding effect.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/spears-vs-swear