proverb

  • 11proverb — [n] saying referring to common fact, knowledge adage, aphorism, apophthegm, axiom, byword, catch phrase, daffodil*, dictum, epigram, folk wisdom, gnome, maxim, moral, motto, platitude, precept, repartee, saw*, text, truism, witticism, word;… …

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  • 12proverb — ► NOUN ▪ a short saying stating a general truth or piece of advice. ORIGIN Latin proverbium, from verbum word …

    English terms dictionary

  • 13Proverb — Not to be confused with pro verb. For other uses, see Proverb (disambiguation). Chinese proverb. It says, Study till old, live till old, and there is still three tenths studying left to do. Meaning that no matter how old you are, there is still… …

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  • 14proverb — proverblike, adj. /prov euhrb/, n. 1. a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. 2. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. 3. a person or …

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  • 15proverb — /ˈprɒvɜb / (say proverb) noun 1. a short popular saying, long current, embodying some familiar truth or useful thought in expressive language. 2. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. 3. a person or thing that is commonly regarded as the …

  • 16proverb — n. a proverb goes, runs * * * [ prɒvɜːb] runs a proverb goes …

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  • 17proverb — [[t]prɒ̱vɜː(r)b[/t]] proverbs N COUNT A proverb is a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells you something about life. An old Arab proverb says, The enemy of my enemy is my friend . Syn: saying …

    English dictionary

  • 18proverb — UK [ˈprɒvɜː(r)b] / US [ˈprɑˌvɜrb] noun [countable] Word forms proverb : singular proverb plural proverbs literature a short well known statement that gives practical advice about life …

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  • 19proverb — I. noun Etymology: Middle English proverbe, from Anglo French, from Latin proverbium, from pro + verbum word more at word Date: 14th century 1. a brief popular epigram or maxim ; adage 2. byword 4 II. transitive verb …

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  • 20Proverb —    A trite maxim; a similitude; a parable. The Hebrew word thus rendered (mashal) has a wide signification. It comes from a root meaning to be like, parable. Rendered proverb in Isa. 14:4; Hab. 2:6; dark saying in Ps. 49:4, Num. 12:8. Ahab s… …

    Easton's Bible Dictionary