verse
noun
1. literature in metrical form
Similar word(s): poesy, poetry
Definition categories: communication, genre
2. a piece of poetry
Similar word(s): rhyme
Definition categories: communication, poem
3. a line of metrical text
Definition categories: communication, line
Sentences with verse as a noun:
- Restoration literature is well known for its carefully constructed verse.
- The restrictions of verse have been steadily relaxed over time.
- Note the shift in tone between the first verse and the second.
verb
1. compose verses or put into verse
Similar word(s): poetise, poetize, versify
Definition categories: creation, compose, indite, pen, write
2. familiarize through thorough study or experience
- She versed herself in Roman archeology
Definition categories: communication, acquaint, familiarise, familiarize
Sentences with verse as a verb:
- He versed us in the finer points of category theory.
- Verse him, G!