adage — a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; a proverb
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; a proverb
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always quoted the adage 'early to bed, early to rise' while dragging me out of bed at 5 AM.
- The adage 'money doesn't buy happiness' suddenly made sense when the lottery winner looked miserable.
- Business leaders often cite the adage 'time is money' to justify their tight schedules.
adage
NOUN[/ˈædɪdʒ/]
a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; a proverb
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adagium' meaning 'something said' or 'a saying.' The word developed from the practice of collecting and passing down wise sayings in ancient Rome.
Breakdown
ad- (to/toward) + ag- (to say/speak) + -ium (noun suffix indicating a thing or concept)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always quoted the adage 'early to bed, early to rise' while dragging me out of bed at 5 AM.”
“The adage 'money doesn't buy happiness' suddenly made sense when the lottery winner looked miserable.”
“Business leaders often cite the adage 'time is money' to justify their tight schedules.”
“The cooking show host proved the adage 'too many cooks spoil the broth' by creating a disaster with five guest chefs.”
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