verse Definition
- 1a single line of poetry
- 2a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
- 3a chapter or section of a holy book, especially the Bible
Using verse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "verse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She recited a verse from her favorite poem.
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The song has a catchy chorus and a beautiful verse.
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He read a verse from the Book of Psalms.
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The poet wrote a verse about nature.
verse Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using verse
to know something so well that it can be recited from memory without hesitation
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She knew the entire poem by heart after studying it for weeks.
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The songwriter put his feelings into verse and created a beautiful ballad.
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He was out of his depth when he tried to analyze the complex verse structure of the poem.
Phrases with verse
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The poet experimented with free verse in her latest collection.
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Many of Shakespeare's plays are written in blank verse.
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The children were asked to recite their memory verses in Sunday school.
Origins of verse
from Old English 'fiers', meaning 'line of poetry'
Summary: verse in Brief
The term 'verse' [vɜːrs] refers to a single line or group of lines in a poem or song, or a chapter in a holy book. It encompasses various forms of poetry, such as free verse and blank verse, and idioms like 'know (something) by heart,' meaning to memorize something, and 'put (something) into verse,' meaning to express something in the form of a poem.
