noun
adage
AD-ihj
Adage (noun) means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom. Example: “The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.”
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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom.
"The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again."
"As the adage goes, patience is a virtue."
How to use adage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional saying that captures a common piece of wisdom, similar to a proverb.
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adagio
Common pairings
old adage
as the adage goes
common adage
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French adage, from Latin adagium.
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What does “adage” mean?
The word “adage” means a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of wisdom. In plain terms, a traditional saying that captures a common piece of wisdom, similar to a proverb.
How do you pronounce “adage”?
“Adage” is pronounced AD-ihj (/ˈæd.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “adage” in a sentence?
Here is “adage” used in a sentence: “The old adage "look before you leap" proved true once again.”
What part of speech is “adage”?
“Adage” is a noun.
Where does the word “adage” come from?
The word “adage” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Middle French adage, from Latin adagium.
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