📖parable

noun
/ˈpærəbl/

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example Sentences

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

Example Expressions

the parable of the prodigal son

Synonyms

allegory, fable, tale, story, lesson

Antonyms

fact, reality

Collocations

biblical parable, moral parable, teaching parable, famous parable

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