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

Amazon is building out its own ‘Marília-verse’ with the doc and film on Prime Video, sponsorship of an exhibition focused on the star in São Paulo, and promotions on the Amazon Music service. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 22 July 2026

His next album, SKALA, named after his family dog, featured a guest verse from grime legend D Double E, a key cosign and mentor who still texts Songer well wishes on Christmas morning. — Sam Davies, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

Despite The Odyssey receiving pre-release backlash from some people in the MAGA-verse, right-wing influencer Ben Shapiro is a fan of Christopher Nolan‘s take on the epic story. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026

This novel-in-verse is an exquisite rendering of Hekate’s tale from childhood to growing into her power as a witch and a goddess with the power to visit the underworld. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing verse

• free verse