Meaning & Definition of word "Verse"

Verse

/vɜːrs/

1. A single line of poetry or a particular section of a poem.
- Example: She wrote a beautiful verse that captured the essence of summer.
2. A stanza in a poem or a part of a song.
- Example: The song's first verse is very catchy and sets the tone for the rest of the piece.
3. Any line of writing that is composed in a rhythmic or metrical form.
- Example: The poet is known for his ability to weave complex themes into a few short verses.

1. To compose in verses; to write poetry.
- Example: He decided to verse his thoughts on love and loss into a collection of poems.

Middle English, from Old French 'vers', from Latin 'versus', meaning 'to turn'.

verse of a song:

The part of a song that is often sung between the chorus.

poetic verse:

A genre of writing that uses rhythm and meter.

biblical verse:

A specific line from a biblical text.

poetry:

A literary work that expresses emotions, experiences, and ideas in a rhythmic manner.

rhyme:

The correspondence of sounds between words, often used in verses.

stanza:

A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

Meaning: Lines in rap music or lyrical content.

Example Sentence: He dropped some sick verses in his latest track.

Meaning: A segment or feature in a text, often used informally.

Example Sentence: Check out the verse in this new book!