verse
word
/ˈvɝs/
vurs
/vˈɜːs/
vurs
Definition
A verse is a single line of poetry or a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song. In religious texts, like the Bible or the Quran, a verse is a numbered section.
Usage & Nuances
'Verse' is used in poetry, songs, and religious texts. In poetry and songs, it often contrasts with 'chorus' or 'refrain'. In religious contexts, 'verse' means a specific, numbered segment. Don't confuse with 'stanza' (group of lines in poetry) or 'chapter' (in books).
Spanish: verso - estrofaPortuguese (BR): verso - estrofePortuguese (PT): verso - estrofeChinese (Simplified): 诗句 - 段落Chinese (Traditional): 詩句 - 段落Hindi: पद्यांश - श्लोकArabic: آية - بيت (شعر)Bengali: পদ্য - আয়াত (ধর্মীয়)Russian: стих - стихотворная строка - аят (религиозный)Japanese: 詩句 - 節（歌や詩で）- 節（聖書など）Vietnamese: câu thơ - câu (trong bài hát, thơ, hoặc kinh thánh)Korean: 절(노래, 시의) - 구절(종교 경전의)Turkish: dize - ayet (dini)Urdu: آیت - مصرع (شاعری)Indonesian: bait - ayat (agama)
Example Sentences
Each verse of the poem has four lines.
basic
We sang the first verse together.
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Can you read this verse from the Bible?
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That song’s verse is so catchy, I can’t stop humming it.
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He quoted a verse to express how he felt.
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My favorite verse is the one about hope.
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