Irregular Verb Swear: swear - swore - sworn
The irregular verb swear does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| swear | swore | sworn |
How to Use It
- Present: I swear.
- Past: Yesterday I swore.
- Present perfect: I have sworn.
Remember
Use the past participle (sworn) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: swear - swore - sworn.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.