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noun

ˈvərs How to pronounce verse (audio)
Definition of versenext
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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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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
The Dynasty contains some vestiges of its label showcase origins, including two clunky Memphis Bleek tracks with no Jay-Z verses. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 14 July 2026 Another verse threatened to hang Confederate President Jefferson Davis from a tree. — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 Photos taken at Wright’s apartment after his death show lines of verse written on the walls, on the appliances, on coffee filters, and, the most Boston thing evah, carved with a ballpoint into a Styrofoam Dunkin’ Donuts cup. — Dan Chiasson, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Walker was also one of a number of Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their hats during San Francisco’s Pride Night in June, igniting a controversy that has engulfed the franchise for nearly a month. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 9 July 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
  • Filmed on special high-resolution IMAX film, Nolan spent approximately $3 million on 2 million feet of raw physical film stock on the nearly three-hour retelling of the ancient Greek poem.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • The rapper, who has the small role of a bard in Nolan’s cinematic retelling of the Greek epic poem, weaves together Homer’s prose with modern lyricism on the ghostly track that alludes to Odysseus’ long journey.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
Definition of poem
Noun
  • Which brings me, finally, to the question of genre, and specifically, here, of poetry.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • The original organization was created after the 1994 Men’s World Cup to allow kids to play in soccer teams for free while also developing literacy skills by writing poetry.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Definition of poetry
Verb
  • Their lawyer, Joseph McBride, told the AP his clients were innocent of the charges.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Residents from Minnesota to Washington, DC, told CNN the noxious air has disrupted their lives, seeping into everything from their health and leisure to their businesses and family life.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Definition of tell
Noun
  • There’s one more named Faith after the George Michael song she was conceived to.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • Their songs crescendo in waves, surging like radio static, echoing like a drum.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Definition of song
Verb
  • Before Monday’s maneuver, the Russian ship informed HMS Tyne – a British patrol vessel – of its intention to conduct live-fire activity, CNN understands.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Both discoveries informed her choices for many of the principal cast and background actors.
    — Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 July 2026
Definition of inform
Verb
  • The man in police custody has been identified as Andrew Truelove, according to three officials briefed on the matter.
    — Tom Winter, NBC news, 17 July 2026
  • About two dozen 2020 election conspiracists were briefed on the speech, with some asked to sign nondisclosure agreements, MS NOW reported.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of brief
Verb
  • Varela noted that a different United representative had advised them by phone to arrive at SFO early Tuesday so airport customer service could fix the error.
    — Thom Jensen, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • For precaution, the weather service advises anyone spending time outdoors to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which include dizziness, thirst, nausea, heavy sweating and weakness.
    — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of advise

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“Verse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verse. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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