ESLBeginner  +  939194 Mon, 12 Oct 09 12:57 PM Hi, could someone explain what's the difference among those words? thanks. ESLBeginner Joined on Mon, May 18 2009 Full Member 158

	Mister Micawber  +  939299 Mon, 12 Oct 09 02:11 PM 'Vow' and 'pledge' are the most formal activities; 'swear' is next, and 'promise' is the least formal activity.  By 'formal', I do not mean register; I mean the activity itself. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Activities

	Vorpar  +  939608 Mon, 12 Oct 09 07:35 PM The difference is that some have particular uses, though they all can mean the same thing. Vows are exchanged at a wedding. Allegiance is pledged. One swears to tell the truth in court. In many other situations, though, they can be used almost interchangeably. Vorpar Joined on Tue, Sep 20 2005 Santa Barbara, CA Regular Member 940 Marriage, Weddings, Ceremonies