proverb
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Noun — A short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice.
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Etymology
From Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium.
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What does “proverb” mean?
The word “proverb” means a short, well-known saying that expresses a piece of common wisdom or advice. In plain terms, a short traditional saying that gives advice or states a general truth, like "look before you leap.".
How do you pronounce “proverb”?
“Proverb” is pronounced PRO-vurb (/ˈpɹɑˌvɝb/ in IPA).
How do you use “proverb” in a sentence?
Here is “proverb” used in a sentence: “"A stitch in time saves nine" is an old English proverb.”
What part of speech is “proverb”?
“Proverb” is a noun.
Where does the word “proverb” come from?
The word “proverb” comes from Latin. From Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium.
Is “proverb” a common word?
“Proverb” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.