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