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versed

UK
/vɜːst/
US
/vɝst/

Translations

versedadjective
more versed
Comp.
most versed
Super.
UK
/vɜːst/
US
/vɜrst/
Past-participle-derived adjective, usually followed by a preposition (in, with) and often modified by an adverb such as “well”.
verséS’emploie surtout avec la préposition « dans » pour indiquer une bonne connaissance ou une grande compétence dans un domaine.
She is versed in classical literature.
Elle est versée dans la littérature classique.
Synonyms
familiar
adept
well-informed
acquainted
knowledgeable
proficient
skilled
experienced
verseverb

versed

Past Simple

versed
Past Simple
versed
Past Participle
versing
Gerund
UK
/vɜːs/
US
/vɝs/
versifierEmployer dans un registre littéraire ou poétique.
She decided to verse her thoughts into a beautiful poem.
Elle a décidé de versifier ses pensées en un beau poème.
Additional translations
initierSens rare ; souvent employé à la voix passive.
affronterEmploi familier ; sens de compétition ou de duel.
Synonyms
play against
metrify
turn into verse
poetise
poetize
put into verse
versify
compete against
match against
oppose
face

Definitions

versedadjective
Having knowledge or skill in a particular area.
She is well-versed in classical literature, often quoting Shakespeare and Austen.
verseverb
To compose or express in verse; to turn into poetry.
She decided to verse her thoughts into a beautiful poem.
To familiarize or instruct (someone) thoroughly in a particular area of knowledge or skill (usually passive).
The intensive workshop versed the recruits in basic survival techniques.
To compete or play against (slang, back-formation from “versus”).
Do you want to verse me in chess after lunch?
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