sage
Translation
wise person, sage (herb), wise (adjective)
Examples
The village elder was a respected sage.
The village elder was a respected sage.
Add some sage to the stuffing.
Add some sage to the stuffing.
He gave some sage advice.
He gave some sage advice.
Grammar Patterns
((a sage)) a wise person The village elder was a respected sage.
((sage)) a type of herb Add some sage to the stuffing.
((sage + noun)) wise He gave some sage advice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: philosopher (person); rosemary (herb); wise (adjective)
Etymology
Person: from Latin 'sapere' (to be wise). Herb: from Latin 'salvia' (healthy).
Memory Tips
Imagine a wise 'sage' (person) tending to his garden of 'sage' (herb).