verse

noun
UK: /vɜːs/
US: /vɜːrs/

  1. A part of a poem or song; a group of lines that form a unit.

    1. The first verse is my favorite part of the song.
    2. Each verse of the poem explored a different aspect of nature's beauty.

  2. Poetry in general, as opposed to prose.

    1. She prefers writing verse over writing short stories.
    2. His talent for verse became apparent early in his academic career.

  3. A numbered section of the Bible.

    1. Let's read verse 5 of chapter 3 together.
    2. The pastor referenced a specific verse to support his argument about faith.

Synonyms

rhyme poem ballad stanza poetry
verse verb

  1. To write or express something in verse.

    1. He likes to verse his feelings in poems.
    2. She versed her experiences during the journey in a long epic.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "verse" in English means: A part of a poem or song; a group of lines that form a unit., Poetry in general, as opposed to prose., A numbered section of the Bible..

The phonetic transcription of "verse" is /vɜːs/ in British English and /vɜːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "verse": rhyme, poem, ballad, stanza, poetry.

Example usage of "verse": "The first verse is my favorite part of the song.". More examples on the page.