proverb

[ prov-erb ]

/ ˈprɒv ərb /

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noun

a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw.

a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence.

a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality; byword.

Bible. a profound saying, maxim, or oracular utterance requiring interpretation.

verb (used with object)

to utter in the form of a proverb.

to make (something) the subject of a proverb.

to make a byword of.

Origin of proverb

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English proverbe, from Middle French, from Latin prōverbium “adage,” equivalent to prō-pro-¹ + verb(um)word + -ium-ium

SYNONYMS FOR proverb

1 aphorism, apothegm.

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1. Proverb, maxim are terms for short, pithy sayings. 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.” A maxim is a brief statement of a general and practical truth, especially one that serves as a rule of conduct or a precept: “It is wise to risk no more than one can afford to lose.”

OTHER WORDS FROM proverb

prov·erb·like, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proverb

adage, aphorism, apothegm, axiom, maxim, proverb

Words nearby proverb

provenience, Proventil, proventriculus, prove out, Provera, proverb, proverbial, Proverbs, provertebra, provide, provided

Definition for proverb (2 of 2)

pro-verb

[ proh-vurb ]

/ ˈproʊˌvɜrb /

noun Grammar.

a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly.

Origin of pro-verb

First recorded in 1905–10; by analogy with pronoun

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Example sentences from the Web for proverb

This work takes a page from President Ronald Reagan, who liked to repeat the Russian proverb “trust but verify.”
It’s Time to Nail the Iran Nuke Deal|Rep. Rush Holt, Kate Gould|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the case of Kudo-kai case boss Nomura, the appropriate Japanese proverb appears to be: “The mouth is the gate of misfortune.”
The Case of the Yakking Yakuza|Jake Adelstein|September 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The catch phrase, which Reagan borrowed from a Russian proverb, was “trust but verify.”
Mike Leach Tackles Geronimo the Motivational Murderer|James A. Warren|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The rich,” according to a Spanish proverb, “laugh carefully.
Mel Brooks Is Always Funny and Often Wise in This 1975 Playboy Interview|Alex Belth|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

An Arabic proverb: “Think of the going-out before you enter.”
Their Fight…But Our Legacy: The New Battle for Fallujah|John Kael Weston|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But this, as the proverb has it,A fragment from the earlier history of Agathocles.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius
The player whose answer reveals to him the proverb, must go outside in his place.
Games For All Occasions|Mary E. Blain
In politics as well as in business he held that a lean compromise was preferable to a fat lawsuit, as the German proverb puts it.
Albert Ballin|Bernhard Huldermann
The generosity of the State in compensating those who have been wrongfully convicted and punished has grown into a proverb.
The Squire's Daughter|Silas K(itto) Hocking
He was delighted when he found in Theognis the proverb about having an ox on the tongue.
Some Diversions of a Man of Letters|Edmund William Gosse

British Dictionary definitions for proverb

proverb

/ (ˈprɒvɜːb) /

noun

a short, memorable, and often highly condensed saying embodying, esp with bold imagery, some commonplace fact or experience

a person or thing exemplary in respect of a characteristicAntarctica is a proverb for extreme cold

ecclesiast a wise saying or admonition providing guidance

verb (tr)

to utter or describe (something) in the form of a proverb

to make (something) a proverb

Word Origin for proverb

C14: via Old French from Latin prōverbium, from verbum word

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for proverb

proverb

A brief, memorable saying that expresses a truth or belief, such as “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” (See examples under “Proverbs.”)

单词	proverb
释义	proverb [ prov-erb ] / ˈprɒv ərb / SEE SYNONYMS FOR proverb ON THESAURUS.COM noun a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw. a wise saying or precept; a didactic sentence. a person or thing that is commonly regarded as an embodiment or representation of some quality; byword. Bible. a profound saying, maxim, or oracular utterance requiring interpretation. verb (used with object) to utter in the form of a proverb. to make (something) the subject of a proverb. to make a byword of. Origin of proverb First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English proverbe, from Middle French, from Latin prōverbium “adage,” equivalent to prō-pro-¹ + verb(um)word + -ium-ium SYNONYMS FOR proverb 1 aphorism, apothegm. SEE SYNONYMS FOR proverb ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for proverb 1. Proverb, maxim are terms for short, pithy sayings. 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.” A maxim is a brief statement of a general and practical truth, especially one that serves as a rule of conduct or a precept: “It is wise to risk no more than one can afford to lose.” OTHER WORDS FROM proverb prov·erb·like, adjective WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proverb adage, aphorism, apothegm, axiom, maxim, proverb Words nearby proverb provenience, Proventil, proventriculus, prove out, Provera, proverb, proverbial, Proverbs, provertebra, provide, provided Definition for proverb (2 of 2) pro-verb [ proh-vurb ] / ˈproʊˌvɜrb / noun Grammar. a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly. Origin of pro-verb First recorded in 1905–10; by analogy with pronoun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for proverb This work takes a page from President Ronald Reagan, who liked to repeat the Russian proverb “trust but verify.” It’s Time to Nail the Iran Nuke Deal\|Rep. Rush Holt, Kate Gould\|October 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the case of Kudo-kai case boss Nomura, the appropriate Japanese proverb appears to be: “The mouth is the gate of misfortune.” The Case of the Yakking Yakuza\|Jake Adelstein\|September 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The catch phrase, which Reagan borrowed from a Russian proverb, was “trust but verify.” Mike Leach Tackles Geronimo the Motivational Murderer\|James A. Warren\|August 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The rich,” according to a Spanish proverb, “laugh carefully. Mel Brooks Is Always Funny and Often Wise in This 1975 Playboy Interview\|Alex Belth\|February 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST An Arabic proverb: “Think of the going-out before you enter.” Their Fight…But Our Legacy: The New Battle for Fallujah\|John Kael Weston\|January 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But this, as the proverb has it,A fragment from the earlier history of Agathocles. The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)\|Polybius The player whose answer reveals to him the proverb, must go outside in his place. Games For All Occasions\|Mary E. Blain In politics as well as in business he held that a lean compromise was preferable to a fat lawsuit, as the German proverb puts it. Albert Ballin\|Bernhard Huldermann The generosity of the State in compensating those who have been wrongfully convicted and punished has grown into a proverb. The Squire's Daughter\|Silas K(itto) Hocking He was delighted when he found in Theognis the proverb about having an ox on the tongue. Some Diversions of a Man of Letters\|Edmund William Gosse British Dictionary definitions for proverb proverb / (ˈprɒvɜːb) / noun a short, memorable, and often highly condensed saying embodying, esp with bold imagery, some commonplace fact or experience a person or thing exemplary in respect of a characteristicAntarctica is a proverb for extreme cold ecclesiast a wise saying or admonition providing guidance verb (tr) to utter or describe (something) in the form of a proverb to make (something) a proverb Word Origin for proverb C14: via Old French from Latin prōverbium, from verbum word Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to proverb aphorism, dictum, maxim, adage, epigram, witticism, axiom, byword, repartee, word, gnome, truism, text, precept, moral, platitude, motto, saw, daffodil, apophthegm Cultural definitions for proverb proverb A brief, memorable saying that expresses a truth or belief, such as “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” (See examples under “Proverbs.”) The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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proverb

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noun Grammar.

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noun

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