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noun
- 1. a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
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PROVERB definition: 1. a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or…. Learn more.
Noun. Long extolled in proverbs and philosophical teachings, the age-old wisdom of being thankful now finds support in modern scientific studies, showing meaningful mental and physical health benefits.
A proverb is such a saying popularly known and repeated, usually expressing simply and concretely, though often metaphorically, a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of humankind: “A stitch in time saves nine.”
Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. [1] [2] A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. [1]
A proverb is such a saying popularly known and repeated, usually expressing simply and concretely, though often metaphorically, a truth based on common sense or the practical experience of humankind: “A stitch in time saves nine.”
proverb. a well-known phrase or sentence that gives advice or says something that is generally true, for example ‘Waste not, want not.’. As the old proverb has it: ‘A stitch in time saves nine’. Definition of proverb noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
PROVERB meaning: 1. a short sentence, etc., usually known by many people, stating something commonly experienced or…. Learn more.
A proverb is a short, catchy phrase that expresses a true or useful idea. Most proverbs have been around long enough, and endlessly repeated, that they are commonly seen as telling an important truth.
a well-known phrase or sentence that gives advice or says something that is generally true, for example‘Waste not, want not.’. Definition of proverb noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PROVERB definition: 1. a famous phrase or sentence that gives you advice: 2. relating to a proverb. Learn more.
