verse

Meanings

• noun

  A series of lines in poetry that forms a complete thought or expresses a single emotion.

  - "The poet recited a series of verses on love."
  - "Each stanza in the sonnet is a verse."

• noun

  A passage from the Bible.

  - "The preacher quoted a verse from the Old Testament."
  - "The hymn contained several verses from the New Testament."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɝs/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈvɝs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

poetry , stanza

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with verse
hearse , rehearse , verse , persevere , nausea , devere

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. verse (fr) : turn
   

2. verse () : to reverse
   

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Variants

List of all variants of verse that leads to same result
verse , verses , versed , versing , blank verse , blank verses , chapter and verse , chapters and verses , free verse , free verses , heroic meter , heroic verse , heroic verses , nonsense verse , tumbling verse , tumbling verses

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

third verse, fourth verse, chorus verse, couplet verse

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'vers' meaning 'line' or 'turn'

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Trivia

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1. A verse is typically made up of five to ten lines in poetry.

2. The term 'verse' comes from the Old French word 'vers', meaning 'line' or 'turn'

3. In the Bible, each chapter is typically made up of several verses.

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Related Concepts

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1. stanza: A group of verses that form a complete thought or express a single emotion in poetry.

2. rhyme: The use of similar sounds at the end of words in poetry.

3. meter: The rhythmic pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in poetry.

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Culture

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Verses have been used in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression for centuries. In poetry, verses express thoughts, emotions, and ideas in a rhythmic and metrical form. In prose, verses can be used to convey a sense of rhythm and flow. In music, verses are the lyrics to songs. In art, verses can be used as captions or titles for paintings or sculptures.

How to Memorize "verse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the first letter of each word in the verse.
   - Create a mental image of the scene or action described in the verse.
   - Visualize the rhythm and flow of the verse.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each verse with a specific emotion or memory.
   - Link each verse to a personal experience or memory.
   - Connect each verse to a specific image or mental picture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the order of verses.
   - Use a rhyme or acronym to help remember the content of a verse.
   - Create a mental image or story to help remember the meaning of a verse.

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