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noun

ˈvərs How to pronounce verse (audio)
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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

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2
as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response skilled at verse

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verse

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verb

as in to tell
to give information to while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated

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Recent Examples of verse
Noun
After Wilson sang the first verse, Vedder emerged and took the mic — naturally, the crowd went bonkers. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026 In the poppy, jingly track, Ahlers sings the chorus with a sparkling falsetto and the verses in a lower chest voice. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The verse reads more like an encomium to Lamashtu than an effort to curb or cancel her devastating power. — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Nature, loss, and longing inspire these quiet verses, which conjure a sense of the immense mysteries governing the observable world. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verse
  1. poem
  2. poetry
  3. tell
  4. song
  5. inform
  6. brief
  7. advise
Noun
  • These were poems that dealt directly with the execution of friends and associates of Wyatt’s, including Anne Boleyn.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Greeting the audience at the entrance is Rilke’s poem, printed on a transparent panel; visible just beyond is Goldin+Senneby’s large-scale, amber Resin Pond (2006), made with two tons of pine tree resin spilling across the gallery.
    — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of poem
Noun
  • Around that time, with Channing and a few friends — and with Bibbe’s assistance — Beck started a mimeographed poetry magazine by and for young people.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His words are at once part of the rhythm section and profoundly personal poetry.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of poetry
Verb
  • Serena tells him his former boss Elliott Wyatt recommended him highly, which is strange given his former reticence.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After the election, legislating is an obvious place to go, given the public and many lawmakers in both parties want to see something done, the tech industry source told Semafor.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • However, the authors of this study were aided by using laser range finders, which are tools golfers use to find how far the hole is, Menezes added, enabling them to measure the volume of the birds’ songs and the distance at the same time.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The romantic comedy also features six original songs written by Roth and performed by the cast.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of song
Verb
  • Upon stepping at the brand’s showroom here, one could be met with an explosion of tangerine hues informing unfussy tops, tunics and cotton dresses cut in essential shapes and infused with vitaminic energy.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The app can also track who goes through your door and when, sending notifications to keep you informed.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • Nvidia executives said in a media briefing that its new system could have prevented a recent incident involving a swarm of OpenAI agents that autonomously hacked into AI company Hugging Face.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Netanyahu made a secret visit to the UAE The Israeli prime minister’s meeting with the UAE’s president lasted an hour, according to the two people briefed on Netanyahu’s trip, which was first reported by Israel’s Channel 12 TV station.
    — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of brief
Verb
  • Those who submit a valid claim can receive up to $10, though administrators advise payment amounts could decrease depending on the number of claims received.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • While Young never received a formal reprimand, he was made aware of the Congress’s frustration and others in the corps were advised not to follow his lead, per NASA.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of advise

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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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