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Verse

UK //vɜːs//US //vɜrs//

Definition

A line or group of lines in a poem or song.

In simple words: A part of a poem or song.

Examples

The poem has a beautiful verse that captures the essence of nature.
In many songs, the verse tells a story that connects with the chorus.
She wrote a heartfelt verse dedicated to her late grandmother.
The final verse of the song was unexpected and powerful.
Reading the verse aloud helped me appreciate its rhythm and flow.
Each verse in this collection reflects a different aspect of love.
He memorized the verse for the school poetry competition.
The artist often blends verse with visual art.

Usage notes

Used in literature and music to refer to structured lines of text, more common in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'verse' as a voice in a song, where words flow like a river.

Collocations

freestyle verse
narrative verse
lyric verse

Synonyms

stanza
line
section
meter
couplet

Antonyms

prose
script

Common mistakes

Confusing 'verse' with 'refrain', which refers to a repeated section.
Using 'verse' only for poetry, not recognizing it applies to songs as well.
Mispronouncing 'verse' as 'vers' without the 'e'.