| maxim saying | proverb aphorism | axiom saw | dictum motto | byword epigram |
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What is the best meaning of the word adage?
: a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation She reminded him of the adage: “
A penny saved is a penny earned.”
What is another name for an adage?
| maxim saying | proverb aphorism | axiom saw | dictum motto | byword epigram |
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What is an antonym for the word adage?
| absurdity ambiguity | foolishness nonsense | paradox |
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What is a synonym and antonym for adage?
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
adage. Antonyms:
discourse, disquisition, yarn, harangue
. Synonyms: maxim, saying, motto, saw, apothegm, aphorism, byword, proverb, dictum.
What is an example of a adage?
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” “
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
.” “Eat to live, and not live to eat.” “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”
What part of speech is adage?
| part of speech: noun | definition: an old familiar saying that expresses folk wisdom; proverb. You’ve been making promises, but I believe in the old adage that “actions speak louder than words.” synonyms: aphorism, proverb similar words: apothegm, Atticism, byword, dictum, gnome, maxim, motto, saw, saying, truism |
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What is the difference between an idiom and an adage?
As nouns the difference between idiom and adage
is that
idiom is a manner of speaking
, a way of expressing oneself while adage is an old saying, which has obtained credit by long use.
What does adage mean in ballet?
[ a-DAHZH] In dancing it has two meanings: (1)
A series of exercises following the centre practice
, consisting of a succession of slow and graceful movements which may be simple or of the most complex character, performed with fluidity and apparent ease.
How do you use adage?
- As the famous adage goes “The show must go on,” and it did.
- Is the adage “The camera never lies” true?
- You know the old adage “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
- This goes to prove the old adage: “You get what you pay for.”
What is the noun of comply?
compliance
.
An act of complying
. (uncountable) The state of being compliant. (uncountable) The tendency of conforming with or agreeing to the wishes of others.
What is the synonym of churlish?
Some common synonyms of churlish are
boorish
, clownish, and loutish. While all these words mean “uncouth in manners or appearance,” churlish suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness.
What is the meaning of the word intricate *?
1 :
having many complexly interrelating parts or elements
: complicated intricate machinery an intricate plot. 2 : difficult to resolve or analyze.
What is a synonym and antonym for Bonanza?
bəˈnænzə) A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money). Antonyms. failure ending appearance beginning success disappearance sympatry. happening gold rush boom windfall godsend. bonanza (English)
What is the synonym of maxim?
saying,
adage
, aphorism, proverb, motto, saw, axiom, dictum, precept, epigram. catchphrase, slogan, byword, watchword. truism, platitude, cliché
Whats is another word for?
| this the aforementioned | the already stated the previously mentioned |
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