Simple Definition of verse

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verse

noun

ˈvɚs

plural verses

1

: writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern : poetry

The epic tale was written in verse.

2

: a part of a poem or song : stanza

The second verse is sung the same way as the first.

3

: one of the parts of a chapter of the Bible

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