Sage — meaning in English

English meaning

• myth noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
• saga noun A long traditional story, originally an Old Norse tale of family history, heroism, or legend.
• saw noun A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.
• tale noun A story, especially one that is told aloud and may be fictional or exaggerated.

Senses

Sage is used for these senses in English:

• myth An invented story, theory, or concept.
• saga Something with the qualities of such a saga; an epic, a long story.
• saw A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.
• tale A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.

myth — full definition

1. noun A traditional story, often about gods or heroes, that explains the origins of the world or a people.
2. noun A widely believed idea that is actually false.

saga — full definition

1. noun A long traditional story, originally an Old Norse tale of family history, heroism, or legend.
2. noun Any long, eventful story, especially one told in installments.

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