verse (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /vɜːrs/
Definition
A single line of poetry, or a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song.
Examples
The first verse of the song was about a lost love.
He struggled to find the right words for his next verse.
Each verse of the poem painted a vivid picture of the landscape.
How to Use verse
- verse of (prepositional phrase)
- A specific unit within a larger work of poetry or song. — "The second verse of the hymn is particularly moving."
- in verse (prepositional phrase)
- Written in the form of poetry. — "The story was told in verse, making it feel like a ballad."
- free verse (collocation)
- Poetry that does not rhyme or have a regular meter. — "Her latest collection is written in free verse, focusing on imagery and emotion."
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