Meaning & use

proverb

noun·Academic

A short, well-known saying that expresses a common truth or piece of practical advice.

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"Actions speak louder than words" is a proverb reminding us that behavior matters more than promises.

Her grandmother had a proverb ready for almost every situation in daily life.

A note on using this word

Proverbs are traditional and widely shared within a culture, distinguishing them from quotations, which are attributed to a specific known author.

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