proverb
14 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #17,983
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pɹˈɑːvɝːb/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural proverbs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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