English Explanatory Dictionary

time heals all wounds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Negative feelings eventually fade away.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

time heals all wounds time heals every wound

Etymology

Traditional sentiment, in the form “time is the healer of all necessary evils” used by Greek dramatist Menander (c. 342–290 BCE).

Synonyms

time heals time is a great healer time is a great healer of all wounds time is the great healer time heals all hurts time heals all sorrows time heals all things

Related words

all in good time in due time this too shall pass patience is a virtue
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