verse

[US]/vɜːs/
[UK]/vɜːrs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a poem, a section of a poem, a section of a song

Phrases & Collocations

Biblical verse

Memorize a verse

Poetic verse

Scripture verse

Recite a verse

Finish the verse

Study a verse

Famous verse

chapter and verse

free verse

blank verse

vice verse

Example Sentences

commit the verse to memory.

It was in blank verse that she sang.

be versed in woodcraft

gnomic verse; a gnomic style.

he wrote occasional verse for patrons.

The verses scan well.

He versed himself in philosophy.

He is well versed in history.

she can give chapter and verse on current legislation.

each child was required to recite a verse from memory.

some turgid verses on the death of Prince Albert.

a solicitor well versed in employment law.

metrical verse; five metrical units in a line.

She is well versed in classical languages.

Latin verse remained completely incomprehensible to me.

he bethought himself of the verse from the Book of Proverbs.

even when clean, his verses are very funny.

she was copying verses from an open Bible.

Tom sang the verses and everybody joined in chorus.

1.My verse your virtues rare shall eternize.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now