versed Definition
- 1experienced or skilled in; knowledgeable about
- 2fluent or skilled in a particular language or field of knowledge
Using versed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "versed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is well versed in the art of negotiation.
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He is versed in several programming languages.
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The professor is well versed in the history of ancient Greece.
versed Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for versed
Antonyms for versed
- inexperienced
- unskilled
- ignorant
Phrases with versed
well-versed
thoroughly knowledgeable about something
Example
He is well-versed in the latest technology trends.
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She is well versed in the field of medicine.
poetry-versing
the act of composing or reciting poetry
Example
He spends his free time poetry-versing with his friends.
Origins of versed
from Middle English 'versen', meaning 'to turn'
Summary: versed in Brief
'Versed' [vɜrst] describes someone who is experienced, skilled, or knowledgeable in a particular field or language. It is often used in phrases like 'well-versed' and 'versed in,' as in 'She is well-versed in the art of negotiation.' 'Versed' can also refer to the act of composing or reciting poetry, known as 'poetry-versing.'
