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verse

[vɜːrs]

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!

  • Example

    She recited a verse from her favorite poem.

  • Example

    The song has a catchy chorus and a beautiful verse.

  • Example

    He read a verse from the Book of Psalms.

  • Example

    The poet wrote a verse about nature.

verse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for verse

Antonyms for verse

Idioms Using verse

  • know (something) by heart/learn (something) by heart/memorize (something) by heart

    to know something so well that it can be recited from memory without hesitation

    Example

    She knew the entire poem by heart after studying it for weeks.

  • put (something) into verse

    to express something in the form of a poem

    Example

    The songwriter put his feelings into verse and created a beautiful ballad.

  • out of one's depth

    beyond one's ability to understand or cope

    Example

    He was out of his depth when he tried to analyze the complex verse structure of the poem.

Phrases with verse

  • poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter

    Example

    The poet experimented with free verse in her latest collection.

  • unrhymed iambic pentameter, often used in Shakespearean plays

    Example

    Many of Shakespeare's plays are written in blank verse.

  • a short passage from a holy book that is memorized as part of religious education

    Example

    The children were asked to recite their memory verses in Sunday school.

Origins of verse

from Old English 'fiers', meaning 'line of poetry'

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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.

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