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adage

/ˈædədʒ/ /ˈædɪdʒ/
noun
General
  1. 1 özdeyiş, atasözü countable

Definition (English)

A well-known saying that expresses a general truth.

Example Sentences

  1. The old adage "time is money" is still true today.
    "Vakit nakittir" şeklindeki eski özdeyiş bugün de geçerli.
  2. As the adage goes, practice makes perfect.
    Atasözünün dediği gibi, pratik mükemmelleştirir.
GeneralDance
  1. 1 adagio (bale) countable

Definition (English)

In ballet, a slow part of a class or dance with controlled movements.

Example Sentences

  1. The adage at the centre of the lesson tested everyone's balance.
    Dersin ortasındaki adagio herkesin dengesini sınadı.
  2. During the adage, the dancer held her leg high for several seconds.
    Adagio sırasında dansçı bacağını birkaç saniye havada tuttu.

Synonyms

sayingmaximproverbaphorism

Collocations

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