The difference between Byword and Proverb

When used as nouns, byword means a proverb or proverbial expression, common saying, whereas proverb means a phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Proverb is also verb with the meaning: to write or utter proverbs.

check bellow for the other definitions of Byword and Proverb

  1. Byword as a noun:

    A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.

  2. Byword as a noun:

    A characteristic word or expression; a word or phrase associated with a person or group.

  3. Byword as a noun:

    Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.

  4. Byword as a noun:

    An object of notoriety or contempt, scorn or derision.

  5. Byword as a noun:

    A nickname or epithet.

  1. Proverb as a noun:

    A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

  2. Proverb as a noun:

    A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

  3. Proverb as a noun:

    A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

  4. Proverb as a noun:

    A drama exemplifying a proverb.

  1. Proverb as a verb:

    To write or utter proverbs.

  2. Proverb as a verb:

    To name in, or as, a proverb.

  3. Proverb as a verb:

    To provide with a proverb.

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