Useful english dictionary. 2012.
prov|erb — «PROV urb», noun, verb. –n. 1. a short wise saying used for a long time by many people. “Haste makes waste” is a proverb. »Fast bind, fast find; A proverb never stale in thrifty mind (Shakespeare). SYNONYM(S): adage, maxim, saw. 2. Figurative. a… … Useful english dictionary
erb — prov·erb; … English syllables
prov — ap·prov·a·bil·i·ty; ap·prov·a·ble; ap·prov·al; ap·prov·ance; ap·prov·ing·ly; dis·ap·prov·ing·ly; im·prov·abil·i·ty; im·prov·able; im·prov·er; im·prov·i·sa·to·re; im·prov·i·sa·to·ri·al; im·prov·i·sa·tri·ce; prov; prov·abil·i·ty; prov·able;… … English syllables
proverb — prov·erb … English syllables
proverb — prov|erb [ˈprɔvə:b US ˈpra:və:rb] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: proverbe, from Latin proverbium, from verbum word ] a short well known statement that gives advice or expresses something that is generally true. A penny saved is a penny … Dictionary of contemporary English
proverb — prov|erb [ pra,vɜrb ] noun count a short well known statement that gives practical advice about life: ADAGE, SAYING … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
proverb — prov•erb [[t]ˈprɒv ərb[/t]] n. 1) a short popular saying, usu. of unknown and ancient origin, that expresses effectively some commonplace truth or useful thought; adage; saw 2) a person or thing commonly regarded as an embodiment or… … From formal English to slang
Book of Proverbs — Proverb Prov erb, n. [OE. proverbe, F. proverbe, from L. proverbium; pro before, for + verbum a word. See {Verb}.] 1. An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proverb — Prov erb, n. [OE. proverbe, F. proverbe, from L. proverbium; pro before, for + verbum a word. See {Verb}.] 1. An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Proverb — Prov erb, v. t. 1. To name in, or as, a proverb. [R.] [1913 Webster] Am I not sung and proverbed for a fool ? Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To provide with a proverb. [R.] [1913 Webster] I am proverbed with a grandsire phrase. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
