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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈprɑːvɜːrb/ · UK /ˈprɒvɜːb/
Forms: proverbs
proverb means: A short, well-known saying that gives advice or expresses an idea about life.
noun
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A short, well-known saying that gives advice or expresses an idea about life.
- My grandmother often quoted that proverb.
- This old proverb warns against making quick judgments.
- Do you know a proverb about friendship?
Questions about proverb
What does proverb mean?
A short, well-known saying that gives advice or expresses an idea about life.
What is proverb in other languages?
Türkçe: atasözü · Español: proverbio · Français: proverbe · Deutsch: Sprichwort · Italiano: proverbio · 日本語: ことわざ
How do you pronounce proverb?
In American English /ˈprɑːvɜːrb/; in British English /ˈprɒvɜːb/.
How do you use proverb in a sentence?
My grandmother often quoted that proverb. This old proverb warns against making quick judgments.
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