Saying vs. Proverb

Sayingverb

present participle of say

Sayingnoun

A proverb or maxim.

Sayingnoun

(obsolete) That which is said; a statement.

Sayingnoun

That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb.

Sayingnoun

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations;

Sayingnoun

a short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom.

Sayingnoun

a collection of short, pithy expressions identified with a particular person, especially a political or religious leader

Saying

A saying is any concisely written or spoken expression that is especially memorable because of its meaning or style. Sayings are categorized as follows: Aphorism: a general, observational truth; .Adage, proverb, or saw: a widely known or popular aphorism that has gained credibility by long use or tradition.

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.