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versed

/vɜː(r)st/

Meanings
  • adjective

    having been turned or gone over completely; familiar with or having mastered

    - "After studying for weeks, she was versed in all the concepts of calculus."
    - "He was versed in ancient Greek literature and could recite passages from memory."

Pronunciation
  1. /vɜː(r)st/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with versed
hearses , pleasures , rehearses , verses
Homophones
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  1. versed (en) : having turned or gone over completely; familiar with or having mastered

  2. versed (en) : to turn or pour


Variants
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versed , verse , verses , versing , well-versed , well versed
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'verser', meaning 'to turn' or 'to pour'


Trivia
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  1. The term 'versed' is related to the word 'versatile', which means 'able to adapt or be used in many different ways'.

  2. In the game of chess, a player can 'verse' their opponent by teaching them the rules and strategies of the game.


Related Concepts
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  1. expert: Someone who has extensive knowledge or experience in a particular field.

  2. proficient: Someone who is skilled or adept in a particular area.


Culture
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The term 'versed' has been used in literature and poetry to describe individuals who have extensive knowledge or expertise in a particular subject. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', the character Malvolio is described as a 'servant versed in the qualities of his master'.

How to Memorize "versed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a book that you have read cover to cover. Visualize yourself holding the book and turning each page until you reach the end.
    - Create a mental image of a person who has mastered a skill or subject.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'versed' with the idea of being well-informed or knowledgeable.
    - Think of the word 'versed' as meaning 'mastery' or 'expertise'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym using the first letter of each definition to help remember the meaning of 'versed'.
    - Use a sentence to help remember the meaning of 'versed'. For example, 'Versed means having gone over something completely, like reading a book from cover to cover.'.


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