verse

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈvɜːs/
/ˈvɝs/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.

Synonyms
poetry
Example Sentences
  • Restoration literature is well known for its carefully constructed verse.
2 Definition

Poetic form in general.

Example Sentences
  • The restrictions of verse have been steadily relaxed over time.
3 Definition

One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.

Synonyms
stanza
Example Sentences
  • Note the shift in tone between the first verse and the second.
4 Definition

A small section of the Jewish or Christian Bible.

5 Definition

A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To compose verses.

2 Definition

To tell in verse, or poetry.

3 Definition

To educate about, to teach about.

Example Sentences
  • He versed us in the finer points of category theory.
4 Definition

To oppose, to compete against, especially in a video game.

Example Sentences
  • Verse him, G!