📜proverb

Meaning

a short, commonly known saying that expresses a truth or piece of advice

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example Sentences

The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' teaches the value of prompt action.

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

Example Expressions

A stitch in time saves nine

Synonyms

saying, maxim, aphorism, adage, motto

Entry 1

saying, maxim, aphorism, adage, motto

Entry 2

saying, maxim, adage, motto

Antonyms

nonsense, absurdity, falsehood

Collocations

ancient proverb, wise proverb, common proverb, famous proverb, old proverb

Entry 1

ancient proverb, wise proverb, common proverb, famous proverb

Entry 2

old proverb, famous proverb, wise proverb

More Example Sentences

A proverb goes, honesty is the best policy.

A proverb goes, time and tide waits for none.

Another proverb goes, a stitch in time saves nine.

These two proverbs indicate how much the necessity of discipline is.