Associations to the word «Proverb»
Noun
- Scribe
- Reminiscence
- Dictionary
- Comprehension
- Haste
- Truth
- Blind
- Poem
- Custom
- Stitch
- Moss
- Vizier
- Divination
- Sage
- Familiarity
- Purse
- Donkey
- Wherefore
- Prudence
- Wording
- Mischief
- Ancient
- Devil
- Ox
- Englishman
- Zulu
- Familiar
- Scripture
- Nursery
- Grimm
- Lucian
- Tradition
- Peasantry
- Ritual
- Parallel
- Recitation
- Analogy
- Expression
- Paradox
- Cites
- Tis
- Teresa
- Adolescent
- Camel
- Sentence
- Glossary
- Misfortune
- Illustrated
- Slogan
- Eating
- Blake
- Hare
- Absurdity
- Literature
- Broom
- Highness
- Bible
- Speech
- Manure
- Storytelling
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
PROVERB, noun. A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.
PROVERB, noun. A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
PROVERB, noun. A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
PROVERB, noun. A drama exemplifying a proverb.
PROVERB, verb. To write or utter proverbs.
PROVERB, verb. To name in, or as, a proverb.
PROVERB, verb. To provide with a proverb.
Dictionary definition
PROVERB, noun. A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.