noun Download 🔗Share A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations. Examples : "The proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a good reminder to be careful with money. " language literature phrase culture tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable. Examples : "The teacher's proverb, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," meant students should appreciate what they already have in their studies. " language literature philosophy culture communication word statement tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference. Examples : "He's become a proverb for laziness around the office; everyone points to him when they want to complain about someone not doing their work. " language phrase culture literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A drama exemplifying a proverb. Examples : "The school play this year is a proverb; it's a short drama acting out the saying "A stitch in time saves nine." " literature entertainment culture art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To write or utter proverbs. Examples : "The wise old woman enjoyed proverbing to the younger generation, sharing her life lessons in short, memorable sayings. " language literature linguistics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To name in, or as, a proverb. Examples : "The teacher proverbed the importance of hard work, saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." " language literature phrase culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide with a proverb. Examples : "The wise old woman loved to proverb her grandchildren, using age-old sayings to guide their actions and decisions. " language literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
