verses Meaning & Definition
What Does Verses Mean?
Verses is a noun that means plural of verse. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of verse. As a verb, it means To compose verses.
Quick Facts About Verses
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈvɝsɪz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | poetry and stanza |
Verses Definition (Noun)
- plural of verse
Verses as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of verse
Noun
- A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
Restoration literature is well known for its carefully constructed verse.
- Poetic form in general.
The restrictions of verse have been steadily relaxed over time.
- One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.
Note the shift in tone between the first verse and the second.
- A small section of the Jewish or Christian Bible.
- A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.
Verb
- To compose verses.
- To tell in verse, or poetry.
- To educate about, to teach about.
He versed us in the finer points of category theory.
Verb
- To oppose, to compete against, especially in a video game.
Verse him, G!
Synonyms of Verses
Verses synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Verses
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Verses in a Sentence
Restoration literature is well known for its carefully constructed verse.
The restrictions of verse have been steadily relaxed over time.
Note the shift in tone between the first verse and the second.
He versed us in the finer points of category theory.
Verse him, G!
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Verses
Verses Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of verses is //ˈvɝsɪz//, spoken in 1 syllable.