verse 1 of 2

noun

ˈvərs How to pronounce verse (audio)
Definition of versenext
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
Foster, 51, who was wearing a yellow halter-neck sequin gown, took a deep breath and started singing the first verse before Jackman joined in, holding his partner’s hand. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 As a shorthand expression of Christian faith, the verse has also appeared in commercial branding and entertainment. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 The over-the-air channels are also available on Spectrum, ATT U-verse, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, DISH Network and YouTube TV. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 Ever wonder why Mellencamp passes the mic to a few of his bandmates in the second verse? — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 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
  • With Nolan and Emma Thomas producing for Syncopy, The Odyssey adapts Homer’s epic poem in telling the story of Odysseus (Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Even worse, Juliet has a three-page invitation poem about leaving all of their baggage and drama behind and meeting them in the castle.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of poem
Noun
  • Ever the writer, Parton managed to find some poetry and deeper meaning in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for an I-65 rest stop.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The film chronicles Oliver’s early years as a writer, the people and places that shaped her work and the celebrated poetry that eventually earned her widespread recognition.
    — Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of poetry
Verb
  • He was told to wait on a bench at the sixth station of the Fujinomiya trail as his father and brother continued their ascent, the report said.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Rabah told The Associated Press that two settlers arrived with a tractor at his home in Khirbet al-Rakeez in the southern West Bank on Saturday afternoon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • Watermarks would indicate that the rights to a song were owned by a particular music label or that the rights to a movie were held by a film studio.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cameras have spotted Kaydee and Shadow singing morning songs and flying around together since the death of Shadow’s former partner, Jackie.
    — Annie Colbert, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of song
Verb
  • Currently, there are three categories of vaccination recommendations granted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is informed by a panel of independent expert advisors, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Over the weekend, Bloomberg News reported Nvidia has informed customers of impending price hikes on AI servers due to memory costs.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • The baby’s father, Andres Garcia, survived the boat disaster, a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told CNN.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Clearly, Trump has been getting briefed on developments about the North Korean nuclear inventory.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of brief
Verb
  • The 11-member board also reviews police policies, procedures and training, and advises BART leadership.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His other roles included advising basketball operations on NBA rules, CBA interpretation, league memoranda, draft matters, player health, immigration, roster construction, transaction execution and roster compliance.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of advise

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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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