"Actions speak louder than words" is a well-known proverb.
“行胜于言”是一句众所周知的谚语。
Select the best synonym for the word “proverb”:
C — adage. “proverb” means n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth
The early bird catches the worm is a very well-known old ______.
D — proverb. “proverb” means n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth
proverb — n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth. In Chinese: 谚语.
proverb is pronounced /ˈprɒvɜːrb/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prov · erb.
"Actions speak louder than words" is a well-known proverb. (“行胜于言”是一句众所周知的谚语。)
saying, adage, maxim — all close in meaning to proverb (n. a short saying that gives advice or expresses a truth).
Yes. proverb appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.