Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word.
This maxim has been used by many in the past.

Correct option is C

The correct synonym of the highlighted word "maxim" is (c) proverb.
• Maxim: refers to a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct that is widely accepted, often expressed in a concise and pithy statement.
• Maxim: सूक्ति (Hindi meaning).
• Example: "Actions speak louder than words" is a well-known maxim that encourages people to act rather than just talk.
• Proverb: meaning of the synonym word given as the answer, refers to a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
• Example: The proverb "a stitch in time saves nine" advises timely action to prevent more work later.
Synonyms: adage, aphorism, saying, proverb.
Meanings of other options:
• Adverb: a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word-group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.
• Maximum: as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted.
• Phoneme: any of the perceptually distinct units of sound in a specified language that distinguish one word from another.