What does VERSE mean?

Verse

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A single line of poetry or song lyrics, or a group of lines that form a unit within a larger poem or song.

Pronunciations: US: /vərs/; UK: /vɜːs/

Origin and Usage: The word "verse" comes from the Old French word "vers" meaning "line of poetry." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a line of poetry or song lyrics. In modern usage, "verse" is often used to refer to a group of lines that form a unit within a larger poem or song.

Synonyms: Line, stanza, poem, lyric, rhyme

Related Words: Poems, songs, rhymes, lines, stanzas

Example Sentences:

• "She recited a beautiful verse from her favorite poem."
• "The songs catchy verse stuck in his head all day."
• "The poet wrote a new verse to add to her collection of sonnets."