proverb
/ˈprɒvɜːrb/
prov · erb
ˈprɒv · ɜːrb
English Definition
n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth
Significado en Español
proverbio
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “proverb”:
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A
complaint
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B
argument
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C
adage
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D
question
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C — adage.
“proverb” means n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth
Common questions about “proverb”
What does “proverb” mean?
proverb — n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth. In Chinese: 谚语.
How do you pronounce “proverb”?
proverb is pronounced /ˈprɒvɜːrb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prov · erb.
Is “proverb” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. proverb appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
