proverbs

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The book of Proverbs contains wise sayings about daily life.

Definition

Noun 1. A Book of the Bible: "Proverbs" (capitalized) is the name of a book in the Old Testament of the Bible, a collection of moral and philosophical sayings attributed to figures like Solomon. 2. The Plural Form of 'Proverb': "proverbs" (lowercase) refers to multiple short, traditional sayings that express a general truth or piece of advice based on common sense or experience.

Examples

• Noun (Book of the Bible):
  • The wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is timeless.
  • She is studying a passage from Proverbs.
• Noun (Plural of 'proverb'):
  • Many cultures have their own proverbs about the importance of honesty.
  • He collected ancient proverbs from around the world.

Advanced Usage

• "the Proverbs of...": Used to specify the origin or author of a collection of wise sayings.
  • We can learn much from the Proverbs of Solomon.

Variants and Related Words

• Proverbial (adj): Of, relating to, or resembling a proverb; widely referred to or spoken of.
  • He ran with proverbial speed. (meaning speed like that mentioned in a famous saying)
• Proverbially (adv): In a way that relates to or is described by a proverb.
  • The early bird is proverbially the one that gets the worm.

Synonyms

• Adages: Traditional sayings expressing a common observation.
• Maxims: Concise rules of conduct or general truths.
• Aphorisms: Short, clever statements of a general truth.
• Sayings: Short, commonly known expressions.

Related Phrases

• A collection of proverbs: A compiled group of traditional sayings.
  • The book is a fascinating collection of proverbs from Asia.
• As the proverb goes/says: A phrase used to introduce a well-known saying.
  • As the proverb says, "A stitch in time saves nine."

Học thuật

Noun

1. an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Proverbs
• Book of Proverbs