Synonyms of verse

verse 1 of 2

noun

ˈvərs 

1

as in poem

a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect

composed a short verse for his mother's birthday

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poem
• song
• lyric
• sonnet
• rune
• rhyme
• psalm
• ballad
• poetry
• epigram
• ode
• elegy
• limerick
• epode
• eclogue
• versification
• villanelle
• haiku
• madrigal
• triolet
• rondeau
• epic
• tanka
• dithyramb
• pastoral
• lay
• epos
• jingle
• idyll
• poesy
• pastorale
• blank verse
• lament
• free verse
• clerihew
• English sonnet
• georgic
• rondel
• minstrelsy
• vers libre
• epopee
• senryu
• rondelet
• anacreontic

2

as in poetry

writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response

skilled at verse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poetry
• song
• rhyme
• poesy
• minstrelsy
• blank verse
• free verse
• vers libre

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prose

verse

2 of 2

verb

as in to tell

to give information to

while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tell
• inform
• brief
• advise
• instruct
• teach
• clue (in)
• fill in
• catch up
• hip
• clear
• wise (up)
• let someone know
• enlighten
• familiarize
• alert
• acquaint
• apprise
• educate
• keep (someone) posted
• lecture
• announce (to)
• disclose (to)
• notify
• advertise
• school
• assure
• reassure
• convince
• warrant
• tutor
• certify
• disillusion
• undeceive
• disenchant
• disabuse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of verse

Noun

Probably this is the only house in the town where verses are composed, which are afterward printed in a circular form, but not published. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Everyone spitting dope ass verses, trying to keep up with each other. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026

However, that shouldn’t stop Rihanna from joining Hov for a quick performance of the track’s opening verse and hook, as Rih’s appearance would follow her own headlining performance in 2023. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The conflict and resolution are also heard in how the solo verses yield the group chorus — individual voices on display, and then, collective power. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing verse

• free verse