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versed

UK
/vɜːst/
US
/vɝst/
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”.
Translations
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.
Definitions
Having knowledge or skill in a particular area.
She is well-versed in classical literature, often quoting Shakespeare and Austen.
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/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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?
Synonyms
play against
metrify
turn into verse
poetise
poetize
put into verse
versify
compete against
match against
oppose
face
versenoun
Definitions
A single line of poetry.
The poet recited a beautiful verse from his latest collection.
A group of lines that form a unit in a poem or song; a stanza.
The song's chorus was catchy, but it was the verse that told the story.
Poetry in general, especially as a form of literature.
She has a deep appreciation for verse and often attends poetry readings.
A particular type of metrical composition, such as blank verse or free verse.
The playwright chose to write the dialogue in blank verse to give it a classical feel.
A numbered subdivision of a chapter in the Bible, Qur’an, or other scripture.
She memorised the entire verse John 3:16 for Sunday school.
verseadjective
Definitions
Composed in or written as verse; poetic rather than prosaic.
The author is best known for his verse plays of the 1950s.
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