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Maxim (Noun)

Meaning 1

A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • "Early to bed, early to rise" is a popular maxim that is often cited as the key to success.
  • The maxim "honesty is the best policy" has been a guiding principle for many people throughout history.
  • Her personal maxim, "work hard, play hard," reflected her high-energy personality.
  • The maxim "pride goes before a fall" served as a warning to those who were becoming too confident.
  • He repeated the maxim "nothing ventured, nothing gained" to himself before taking a chance on the business opportunity.

Synonyms

  • Axiom

Hypernyms

  • Expression
  • Locution

Hyponyms

  • Apophthegm
  • Apothegm

Meaning 2

English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim
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