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Adage as a Noun
Definitions of "Adage" as a noun
Synonyms of "Adage" as a noun (16 Words)
Usage Examples of "Adage" as a noun
Associations of "Adage" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Adage” are: byword, proverb, saw, saying, maxim, axiom, aphorism, dictum, precept, epigram, epigraph, motto, truism, platitude, cliché, commonplace

Adage as a Noun

Definitions of "Adage" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “adage” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth.

Synonyms of "Adage" as a noun (16 Words)

aphorism	A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author. The old aphorism* the child is father to the man.*
axiom	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The axiom* that sport builds character.*
byword	A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people. His name became a byword* for luxury.*
cliché	A trite or obvious remark.
commonplace	A notable passage in a work copied into a commonplace book. Bombing has become almost a commonplace* of public life there.*
dictum	An opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding. The old dictum* might is right.*
epigram	A short poem, especially a satirical one, with a witty or ingenious ending. A Wildean epigram.
epigraph	An engraved inscription.
maxim	A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
motto	A favorite saying of a sect or political group. The family motto* is Faithful though Unfortunate.*
platitude	A trite or obvious remark. She began uttering liberal platitudes.
precept	A rate or tax set by a precept. Children learn far more by example than by precept.
proverb	A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
saw	A serrated organ or part such as the toothed snout of a sawfish.
saying	A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
truism	An obvious truth. The truism* that you get what you pay for.*

Usage Examples of "Adage" as a noun

The old adage ‘out of sight out of mind.

Associations of "Adage" (30 Words)

advise	Give advice to. You will be advised of the requirements.
agreeably	In an enjoyable manner. An agreeably* warm day.*
allegory	A visible symbol representing an abstract idea. Pilgrim s Progress is an allegory* of the spiritual journey.*
aphorism	A pithy observation which contains a general truth. The opening sentence of the first aphorism* of Hippocrates.*
apologue	A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
aver	Report or maintain. I don t have to do anything it s his problem he averred.
axiom	(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident. The axiom* that sport builds character.*
colloquial	(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. Colloquial and everyday language.
conversationalist	Someone skilled at conversation. An entertaining conversationalist.
epigram	A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. A Wildean epigram.
fable	A short story, typically with animals as characters, conveying a moral. I do not dream nor fable.
iterate	Run or be performed again. The bird s call is a monotonously iterated single note.
locution	An utterance regarded in terms of its intrinsic meaning or reference, as distinct from its function or purpose in context. His impeccable locution.
maxim	English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. An example sentence would show what this word means.
motto	A favorite saying of a sect or political group. The family motto* is Faithful though Unfortunate.*
ode	A lyric poem with complex stanza forms.
parable	Any of the stories told by Jesus to convey his religious message. A modern day parable.
poem	A composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines. Lyric poems.
proverb	A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
quip	Make jokes or quips. Peter ate heartily with a quip* about being a condemned man.*
quote	A passage or expression that is quoted or cited. Heavy teaching loads are often quoted as a bad influence on research.
raconteur	A person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing way. A colourful raconteur.
reportedly	According to reports or other information. He was in El Salvador reportedly* on his way to Texas.*
say	Indicate. The clock says noon.
saying	A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
sonnet	Celebrate in a sonnet. He sonneted his hostess now.
spell	Place under a spell. Dolly spelled her name.
talk	The act of giving a talk to an audience. Keep on walking and talk* your way out of it.*
tell	A Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap. I tell* you that man is a crook.*