verse

/vˈɜːs/

/ˈvɝs/

[noun] [verb]

Verse

[NOUN]

a set of words that usually have a rhythmic pattern

synonyms : rhyme

literature in metrical form

synonyms : poesy

poetry

a line of metrical text

synonyms : verse line

a series of lines forming a unit in a song or poem

synonyms : stanza

to verse

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

familiarize through thorough study or experience

to convert or express something in the form of poetry or verses

synonyms : poetise

poetize

versify

Examples

1. The poet's verses are often set to music, creating beautiful songs.

2. She came home and gave me chapter and verse about going to his place after a drink.

3. The poet wrote, knowing that art is long and life is short, and hoping his verses would help him leave some small mark on the world beyond the span of his own life.

4. okay all right take verses