noun🔗ShareA phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations."The proverb "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a good reminder to be careful with money. "languageliteraturephraseculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable."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. "languageliteraturephilosophyculturecommunicationwordstatementtraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference."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. "languagephrasecultureliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA drama exemplifying a proverb."The school play this year is a proverb; it's a short drama acting out the saying "A stitch in time saves nine." "literatureentertainmentcultureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo write or utter proverbs."The wise old woman enjoyed proverbing to the younger generation, sharing her life lessons in short, memorable sayings. "languageliteraturelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo name in, or as, a proverb."The teacher proverbed the importance of hard work, saying, "A stitch in time saves nine." "languageliteraturephrasecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo provide with a proverb."The wise old woman loved to proverb her grandchildren, using age-old sayings to guide their actions and decisions. "languageliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
