verso Definition
the left-hand page of an open book, or the back of a loose document.
Using verso: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verso" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The illustration was on the verso of the title page.
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The verso of the document contained important notes.
Example
She wrote her name on the verso of the photograph.
verso Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for verso
- back
- reverse side
Phrases with verso
Example
The recto and verso of the manuscript were filled with annotations and corrections.
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The verso page number is usually printed at the bottom of the page.
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The printer ran out of paper, so I had to use a verso sheet to print my report.
Origins of verso
from Latin 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'
Summary: verso in Brief
'Verso' [vur-soh] refers to the left-hand page of an open book or the back of a loose document. It is often used in conjunction with 'recto,' which refers to the right-hand page. Examples include 'The illustration was on the verso of the title page' and 'She wrote her name on the verso of the photograph.'
