Proverb (IPA: /ˈpɹɑvɝb/)
| Proverb (n.) |
An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage. |
| Proverb (n.) |
A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable. |
| Proverb (n.) |
A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference. |
| Proverb (n.) |
A drama exemplifying a proverb. |
| Proverb (v. t.) |
To name in, or as, a proverb. |
| Proverb (v. t.) |
To provide with a proverb. |
| Proverb (v. i.) |
To write or utter proverbs. |
| Proverb |
Saying that gives advice, usually as a metaphor |
| Proverb |
Musical composition by Steve Reich |
| Proverb Synonyms |
Saw, Adage, Byword |
Proverb Rhymes
Proverb |
| Spanish Translation |
Proverb in Spanish is Proverbio |
| Tagalog Translation |
Proverb in Tagalog is Hibat |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "[A proverb is] one man's wit, and all men's wisdom." - John Russell, 1st Earl Russell |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Crouching mutant, hidden pipebomb! (reference to the chinese proverb crouching tiger hidden dragon")" - Duke Nukem |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Fast bind, fast find; A proverb never stale in thrifty mind." - English proverbs (alphabetically by proverb) |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "I have always been fond of the West African proverb Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far."" - Force |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "In Cassubia, a proverb held that žwhat is Catholic is Cassubian, what is Protestant is German"." - Kashubians |
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