adages

ad·age

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-ij]
- /ˈæd ɪdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ad-ij]
- /ˈæd ɪdʒ/

Definitions of adages word

noun adages a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation; proverb. 1
noun adages Plural form of adage. 1
noun adages plural of adage. 0

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Origin of adages

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < French < Latin adagium, equivalent to ad- ad- + ag- (stem of āio I say) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Adages

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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adages popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for adages

noun adages

sayings — something said, especially a proverb or apothegm.
proverbs — a word that can substitute for a verb or verb phrase, as do in They never attend board meetings, but we do regularly.
dicta — dictum
precepts — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.

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