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verse

Pronunciation: [vɜːrs]

Word

Learn how to use verse in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) a part of a poem or a song. It is like a piece of writing that has a rhythm and often tells a story or expresses feelings. When you read a poem, each separate section is called a verse.

Example

The poet wrote a beautiful verse that made everyone think deeply.

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The song didn't have a memorable verse; it was hard to understand.

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Can you recite a verse from your favorite poem?

Context: “music”

(noun) the main part of a song that tells a story, usually followed by a chorus. It's different from the part that's repeated many times. This is where you might first hear the story of the song.

Example

In the first verse of the song, the singer shares her feelings.

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The song started with the chorus instead of the verse, which was unusual.

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What happens in the second verse of the song?

Context: “performing arts”

(verb) to write or compose in verse, often referring to the act of creating poetry. It's when you put your thoughts and feelings into rhythmical writing, like a poem.

Example

He loves to verse his thoughts on nature into beautiful poems.

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She did not verse her ideas well and had difficulty expressing them.

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Have you ever tried to verse your own poetry?

How to pronounce verse

Pronunciation: [vɜːrs]

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