Wordle Answer for July 1, 2024
The Wordle for July 1, 2024 solved to ADAGE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
ADAGE
What adage means
A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of practical wisdom, typically passed down through generations and widely accepted as sound advice.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English and Old French *adage*, derived from Latin *adagium*, meaning "old saying" or "proverb." The Latin root likely combines *ad-* (to) with *agio* or a related root meaning "to say" or "to tell," though the exact formation remains somewhat uncertain. The word traveled through Romance languages before entering English in the 15th century.
Hints for July 1, 2024
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of adage
- proverb
- byword
- saw
Used in a sentence
My grandmother often repeated the old _____ that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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