adage

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Synonyms: arage, apage, adige, dage, aage, adge, adare, adag, adame, amage, adale

Antonyms: arage, apage, adige, dage, aage, adge, adare, adag, adame, amage, adale

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Noun

1. An old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
   • According to an old adage, oysters are best in months containing the letter R.
2. An old saying which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.

Noun

1. Clipping of adagio.

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