2007-07-23 22:46:59 · 7 answers · asked by ivallrod 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
They are all essentially synonyms, meaning the same thing. There are some subtle nuances. "Saw," for example, in this usage, connotes that the adage, aphorism, axiom, expression, maxim, proverb or saying in question is overused, cliche. "I can't believe she trotted out that old saw in her speech last night!"
2007-07-23 22:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Hugh 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Adage Saying
2016-12-10 18:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
adage (n)=saying=a traditional saying expressing a general truth
aphorism (n)=succinct comment=a brief statement expressing an opinion or general truth
axiom (n)=generally accepted truth=an idea that people accept as self-evidently truth
expression (n)=word or phrase; conveying of thoughts and feelings
maxim (n)=saying, general rule=a pithy saying that has some proven truth to it
proverb (n)=short well-known saying=it must express an obvious truth
saw (n)=an old saying
saying (n)=proverbial expression=as a piece of advice or information
2007-07-28 03:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by FN 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
"Axiom" is a self-evident truth that requires no proof; "maxim" is similar. All of the others imply opinion (or hearsay or lore), therefore human error.
2007-07-31 11:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by steven w 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No difference, you've got them each and all in alphabetical order, no difference.
2007-07-23 23:01:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I`d say about seven pints and four rums lol :-)
2007-07-23 22:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they're all spelt different
2007-07-24 23:37:09 · answer #7 · answered by tim 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋