Meaning Of The Word Proverb

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Proverb Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Proverb?

proverb
countable noun: A proverb is a short sentence that people often quote, which gives advice or tells you something about life.

proverb in American English
a short, traditional saying that expresses some obvious truth or familiar experience; adage; maxim
to make a proverb or byword of
noun: a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw
transitive verb: to utter in the form of a proverb

proverb in British English
to utter or describe (something) in the form of a proverb
noun: a short, memorable, and often highly condensed saying embodying, esp with bold imagery, some commonplace fact or experience

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