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parable

noun

/ˈpærəbl/

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

the parable of the prodigal son

allegory, fable, tale, story, lesson

fact, reality

biblical parable, moral parable, teaching parable, famous parable

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.