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Meaning of could have sworn | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Is very sure about; especially when the thing in question is apparently not the case or could be doubted.

informal

Examples

“"You lost your bracelet?" "Yeah, but I could have⟳ sworn it was in the kitchen on the table when I last⟳ saw⟳ it."”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

could not away with could not have cared less could not help could not help but could of could use

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