verse
//vɜːs//
Noun
verseSingular
versesPlural
1
A group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song.
The song has three verses and a chorus.
2
Poetry as a literary form, as opposed to prose.
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays in verse.
3
A short numbered division of a chapter in the Bible or other scripture.
Please read verse 12 of chapter 3.
Verb
1
To compose verses or poetry.
She likes to verse about nature and the seasons.
2
To familiarize or make knowledgeable about something (usually used as 'versed in').
She is well versed in Japanese history.