Verse ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Verse ( noun )

1. A line of poetry or part of a poem, typically consisting of several feet of rhymed words.
2. A piece of poetry or a section of a poem.
3. A specific section of the Bible or other religious text.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french vers, from latin versus "a turning, a line of poetry".

Examples:

1. The poem was written in rhyming verse.
2. He recited a verse from the poem.
3. The song was composed of three verses and a chorus.
4. The Bible chapter contained several verses.
5. The verse in the religious text was recited during the ceremony.

(As a verb)

Verse ( verb )

1. A line of poetry or part of a poem, typically consisting of several feet of rhymed words.
2. A piece of poetry or a section of a poem.
3. A specific section of the Bible or other religious text.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french vers, from latin versus "a turning, a line of poetry".

Examples:

1. The poem was written in rhyming verse.
2. He recited a verse from the poem.
3. The song was composed of three verses and a chorus.
4. The Bible chapter contained several verses.
5. The verse in the religious text was recited during the ceremony.