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
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.