What does adage mean?
Adage means An old saying which has obtained credit by long use..
Adage
/ˈæd.ɪd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
An old saying which has obtained credit by long use..
Definitions by Sense
- An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
- (rhetoric) An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.
- (ballet) Clipping of adagio.
Example Sentences
He describes the operation thus: "The heavy ram employed to impart the finishing strokes, hoisted up with double purchase and snail's pace to the summit of the Piling Engine, and then falling down like a thunderbolt on the head of the devoted timber, driving it perhaps a single half inch in to the stratum below, is well calculated to put to the test the virtue of patience, while it illustrates the old adage of—slow and sure."
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Synonyms for adage
Antonyms for adage
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Word Forms
- adages
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adage?
Common synonyms include proverb, colloquialism, apophthegm, byword.
What is the opposite of adage?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adage in a sentence?
He describes the operation thus: "The heavy ram employed to impart the finishing strokes, hoisted up with double purchase and snail's pace to the summit of the Piling Engine, and then falling down like a thunderbolt on the head of the devoted timber, driving it perhaps a single half inch in to the stratum below, is well calculated to put to the test the virtue of patience, while it illustrates the old adage of—slow and sure."
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