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- DictionaryVerse/vərs/
noun
- 1. writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme: "a lament in verse"
verb
- 1. speak in or compose verse; versify: archaic "he began to verse extemporaneously in her ear"
Definition of Verse. There are a few definitions of verse which are relevant to literature. Originally, a verse referred to a single line of a poem. It has also come to mean any grouping of words in a poem, for example a stanza or, indeed, an entire poem.
Definition of Verse. The literary device verse denotes a single line of poetry. The term can also be used to refer to a stanza or other parts of poetry. Generally, the device is stated to encompass three possible meanings, namely a line of metrical writing, a stanza, or a piece written in meter.
verse meaning, definition, what is verse: a set of lines that forms one part of a ...: Learn more.
to express in verse. Latin versus a row, line (of poetry), literally, a turning, equivalent. to vert ( ere) to turn (past participle versus) + -tus suffix of verb, verbal action, with dt s; akin to - ward, worth2. Middle English vers ( e ), fers line of poetry, section of a psalm, Old English fers bef. 900. 1.
Britannica Dictionary definition of VERSE. 1. [noncount] : writing in which words are arranged in a rhythmic pattern : poetry. The epic tale was written in verse. — see also blank verse, free verse. 2. [count] : a part of a poem or song : stanza. The second verse is sung the same way as the first. 3.
verse meaning: 1. one of the parts that a song or poem is divided into: 2. words that are in the form of poetry: . Learn more.
Definition of verse noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
