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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Maxim VS proverb

What is the difference between maxim and proverb?
  

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A maxim is a well-known saying that expresses a general truth or rule of conduct, ex: Look before you leap. A proverb is a short well-known sentence or phrase that states a general truth about life or gives advice, ex: Better safe than sorry.

— Gigilian Nguyen

  • A maxim is a well-known saying that expresses a general truth or rule of conduct, ex: Look before you leap.
  • A proverb is a short well-known sentence or phrase that states a general truth about life or gives advice, ex: Better safe than sorry.
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A maxim is a well-known saying that expresses a general truth or rule of conduct, ex: Look before you leap.

A proverb is a short well-known sentence or phrase that states a general truth about life or gives advice, ex: Better safe than sorry.
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