slib — meaning in English
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English meaning
- oath noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- pledge verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- promise noun A firm statement that you will or will not do something.
- vow noun A solemn, formal promise, especially one made as part of a religious or ceremonial commitment.
- word noun The smallest unit of language that carries meaning on its own, made up of one or more sounds or letters.
Senses
slib is used for these senses in English:
- oath A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.
- pledge A solemn promise to do something.
- promise (countable) an oath or affirmation; a vow.
- vow A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order.
- word A promise; an oath or guarantee. [from 10th c.]
oath — full definition
- noun A solemn formal promise, often invoking something sacred, to tell the truth or keep a commitment.
- noun A curse word or swear word.
pledge — full definition
- verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
- verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
- noun A solemn promise.
- noun Something handed over as security or collateral.