Byword vs. Proverb

Bywordnoun

A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

Bywordnoun

A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.

Bywordnoun

Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.

Bywordnoun

An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.

Bywordnoun

A nickname or epithet.

Bywordnoun

A common saying; a proverb; a saying that has a general currency.

Bywordnoun

The object of a contemptuous saying.

Bywordnoun

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Proverbnoun

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbnoun

An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.

Proverbnoun

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Proverbnoun

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Proverbnoun

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverbverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverbverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverbverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverbnoun

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

Proverb

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.