Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
This maxim has been used by many in the past.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word "maxim" is proverb.
- Adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
- Maximum is the highest possible amount or degree.
- Proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a general truth or principle.
- Phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning.