✅ To swear means to make a solemn declaration or affirmation, often under oath (He swore to tell the truth in court).
✅ To testify means to give evidence or bear witness in a formal setting (She was called to testify about what she saw).
✅ Both terms involve making statements under oath or in legal contexts.
✅ Swear can be used in a broader range of formal affirmations, while testify specifically refers to giving evidence in legal situations (The judge swore to uphold the law; I testified during the trial).
✅ A zoo refers to a facility where animals are kept for public viewing and conservation (We visited the zoo to see the lions).
✅ A menagerie refers to a collection of wild or unusual animals, often kept privately (The collector had a menagerie of exotic pets).
✅ Both terms describe collections of animals.
✅ Zoo is used for public and often larger collections, while menagerie can refer to smaller or private collections (The zoo had a wide range of animals; The menagerie included rare creatures like pangolins and black rhinos).
✅ Very is used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb (She was very happy with her results; I ran very quickly to catch the bus).
✅ Exceedingly means to a very high degree or extent (The performance was exceedingly impressive).
✅ Both terms emphasize a high degree or intensity.
✅ Very is more commonly used in everyday language, while exceedingly is more formal or dramatic (The very tall building was impressive; The exceedingly difficult puzzle was a challenge).