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proverbs

Prov·erbs
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prov-erbz]
    • /ˈprɒv ərbz/
    • /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prov-erbz]
    • /ˈprɒv ərbz/

Definitions of proverbs word

  • noun proverbs a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly. 1
  • verb with object proverbs to utter in the form of a proverb. 1
  • verb with object proverbs to make (something) the subject of a proverb. 1
  • verb with object proverbs to make a byword of. 1
  • noun proverbs a book of the Old Testament consisting of the proverbs of various Israelite sages including Solomon 0
  • noun proverbs a book containing maxims ascribed to Solomon and others 0

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Origin of proverbs

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English proverbe < Middle French < Latin prōverbium adage, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + verb(um) word + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Proverbs

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

proverbs popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

proverbs usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for proverbs

noun proverbs

  • adages — a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb.
  • aphorisms — Plural form of aphorism.
  • apothegms — Plural form of apothegm.
  • axioms — Plural form of axiom.
  • chestnuts — Plural form of chestnut.

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