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Verse Definition & Meaning

verse
noun
  1. literature in metrical form
  2. a piece of poetry
  3. a line of metrical text
verb
  1. compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga"
  2. familiarize through thorough study or experience; "She versed herself in Roman archeology"

"Verse" in song lyrics

See how verse is used in real songs:

  • "You were skeptical and knowledge how they feeling my verse"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot
  • "I'm the C.R. U-Niverse, C.H., when I spit a verse"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's
  • "Verse 1"
    2 Live Crew — C'mon Babe

Usage tips for "verse"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "verse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for verse to find words that pair well.

Use "verse" in a verse

Now that you know what "verse" means, try using it in your own lyrics:

Generate a verse

Frequently asked questions

What does verse mean?
literature in metrical form a piece of poetry a line of metrical text compose verses or put into verse; "He versified the ancient saga" familiarize through thorough study or experience; "She versed herself in Roman archeology"
What part of speech is verse?
Verse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does verse have?
Verse has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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