How to Spell adage
adage
//ˈæ.dɪdʒ//
adage - noun
- An old saying which has obtained credit by long use
- An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
An adage is an old, wise saying that many people believe is true. 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' is a famous adage.
adage - thesaurus
Synonyms: apophthegm, colloquialism, proverb
Common misspellings
adage, adaje, addage
Word family
adages
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