Pledge vs Swear

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Pledge

Formal Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Swear

Informal Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Mais formal: Pledge

	Pledge	Swear
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //plɛdʒ// 🇺🇸 //plɛdʒ//	🇬🇧 /["/sweə(r)/","/sweəz/","/swɔː(r)/","/swɔːn/","/ˈsweərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/swer/","/swerz/","/swɔːr/","/swɔːrn/","/ˈswerɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To make a serious promise or commitment.	To use rude or offensive words.
Exemplo	She decided to pledge her support to the charity event.	I swear to tell the truth in my testimony.
Registro	Formal	Informal
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb
Colocações	pledge allegiance, pledge support, pledge a donation	loudly, quietly, silently, hear somebody, at, solemnly, on oath, under oath, be prepared to, make somebody, by, on, to, be sworn into office, swear somebody to secrecy, swear somebody to silence, solemnly, on oath, under oath, be prepared to, make somebody, by, on, to, be sworn into office, swear somebody to secrecy, swear somebody to silence, solemnly, on oath, under oath, be prepared to, make somebody, by, on, to, be sworn into office, swear somebody to secrecy, swear somebody to silence, solemnly, on oath, under oath, be prepared to, make somebody, by, on, to, be sworn into office, swear somebody to secrecy, swear somebody to silence
Antônimos	renounce, disavow, withdraw	praise, compliment
Erros comuns	Confused with 'pledged' vs 'pledge' as different tenses., Omitting the object after the verb., Using 'pledge' when referring to a general promise instead of a formal commitment.	Confusing 'swear' with 'promise' — they have different meanings., Using it in formal writing where it's not acceptable., Using 'swear to' instead of 'swear at' when expressing anger.
Notas de uso	Typically used in formal contexts, such as during ceremonies or official statements. Avoid in casual conversations.	Used in informal settings to express anger or frustration. Often considered inappropriate in formal contexts. Be cautious of the audience and setting before using.

Perguntas frequentes: Pledge vs Swear

Qual é a diferença entre Pledge e Swear?

Pledge: To make a serious promise or commitment. Swear: To use rude or offensive words.

Qual é mais formal: Pledge e Swear?

Pledge é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Pledge e Swear?

Pledge é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Pledge e Swear estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Pledge: C1, Swear: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Pledge e Swear?

Pledge: verb, Swear: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Pledge: She decided to pledge her support to the charity event. Swear: I swear to tell the truth in my testimony.

Posso usar Pledge e Swear de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pledge e Swear são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.