"adage" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈæ.dɪd͡ʒ/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-adage.wav [UK] Forms: adage [singular], adages [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An adage is a popular saying that is meant to teach some lesson. Synonyms: proverb, saw, byword
    Sense id: simple-adage-en-noun-AD0eHjk8
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