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    proverb
    /ˈprɒvəːb/

    noun

    • 1. a short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROVERB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A proverb is a short sentence or phrase that expresses a common truth or gives advice. Learn the meaning, usage and origin of proverbs with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › proverbPROVERB Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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.”

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proverbProverb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A proverb is a brief popular saying expressing a wise thought or a form of the verb do used to avoid repetition of a verb. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, history, and related articles of proverb from Merriam-Webster.

  6. literarydevices.net › proverbProverb - Examples and Definition of Proverb - Literary Devices

    A proverb is a brief, simple, and popular saying that gives advice and embodies a commonplace truth. Learn how proverbs are used in everyday speech and literature, with examples from various sources.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROVERB | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    A proverb is a short sentence or statement that gives advice or expresses a common truth. Learn how to use proverbs in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ProverbProverb - Wikipedia

    Proverbs, because they are indirect, allow a speaker to disagree or give advice in a way that may be less offensive. [109] [106] [107] Studying actual proverb use in conversation, however, is difficult since the researcher must wait for proverbs to happen. [110]

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROVERB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A proverb is a short sentence that gives advice or tells you something about life. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of proverb with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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