proverb

Значение (Английский)

Noun

1. A commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
2. (obsolete) Any commonly used turn of phrase expressing a metaphor, simile, or descriptive epithet.
3. (obsolete) A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
4. (obsolete) A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
5. (obsolete) A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Verb

1. To write or utter proverbs.
2. To name in, or as, a proverb.
3. To provide with a proverb.

Синонимы

saying

adage

maxim

saw

🪚

aphorism

idiom

byword

epigram

motto

parable

phrase

expression

dictum

popular saying

epitaph

Sutra

words

common saying

speech

epigraph

example

moral

cliches

catchphrase

axiom

phrases

praises

precept

admonition

adjudication

fable

story

tale

text

verdict

word

byspel

set phrase

wise saying

by-word

proverbial expression

old saying

old saw

scientific

gnome

idioms

illustration

letter

locution

metaphor

Переводы

proverbe

Sprichwort

proverbio

proverbio

provérbio

spreekwoord

παροιμία

proverbi

refrán

gezegde

dicton

atasözü

dita

adagium

Произносится как (IPA)

/ˈpɹɒvɜːb/

Этимология (Английский)

From Old French proverbe, from Latin proverbium.