# swam vs swear

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### swam
*verb · IPA /swæm/ · frequency rank #18,708*
simple past of swim

### 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/swam-vs-swear