verse

The word “verse” has 1 syllable: verse

It's pronounced as /vɜrs/


What is synonym and antonym for verse?

In the thesaurus, “verse” has 14 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for verse along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for verse

  • advise
  • ballad
  • brief
  • epic
  • inform
  • jingle
  • lyrics
  • poem
  • poetry
  • rhyme
  • song
  • sonnet
  • stanza
  • tell

Antonyms for verse

  • mislead
  • prose

Meanings of verse

  • noun
    1. A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme.
    2. Poetic form in general.
    3. One of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed.
    4. A small section of the Jewish or Christian Bible.
    5. A portion of an anthem to be performed by a single voice to each part.
  • verb
    1. To compose verses.
    2. To tell in verse, or poetry.
    3. To educate about, to teach about.
    4. To oppose, to compete against, especially in a video game.

Example Sentences

  • She recited a beautiful verse from her favorite poem.
  • The song’s verse tells the story of a lost love.
  • The book is divided into chapters, each beginning with a poetic verse.
  • The verse of the hymn echoed through the church, filling everyone with peace.
  • He wrote a clever verse that captured the spirit of the holiday season.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to verse, such as: advise, ballad, brief, epic, inform, jingle, lyrics.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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abandons

abased

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