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verses

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜr.sɪz]

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Learn how to use verses in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “literature”

(noun) lines of poetry or a part of a song where words are put together in a rhythmic way. Just like when you hear a song and it's divided into parts, verses are the parts that tell the story or express feelings.

Example

The verses of the song were so beautiful that everyone wanted to sing along.

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The verses in that poem didn’t make much sense to me, and I found them confusing.

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Can you recite the verses of your favorite song?

Context: “religion”

(noun) a specific section of text from a holy book. It's like a sentence or a group of sentences that carry an important message or teaching.

Example

She found comfort in the verses from the Bible during difficult times.

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There weren't any verses in the text that could help answer her questions.

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Which verses inspire you the most?

How to pronounce verses

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜr.sɪz]

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