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Sage - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sage is a wise person known for deep knowledge and sound judgment. The term can also refer to a plant with aromatic leaves used in cooking or medicine.

sage

/seɪdʒ/ /seɪdʒ/

Definition:

A wise person, or an aromatic herb used in cooking.

Synonyms:

wise person, philosopher, guru, mentor

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

fool, ignoramus

Common Collocations:

sage advice, sage leaves, sage wisdom

Derivatives:

sagely, sagacity

Usage Tips:

Use "sage" as a noun for a wise person or an herb; as an adjective to describe wise advice.

Common Phrases:

sage on the stage, sage green, wise as a sage

Etymology:

From Latin "sapius," meaning wise; Old French "sage" also means wise or prudent.

Examples:

  • 1. The sage offered profound advice to the young king.
  • 2. She added fresh sage to the soup for extra flavor.
  • 3. His sage comments resolved the heated debate quickly.
  • 4. The garden smelled of rosemary and sage after the rain.

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