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verset

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈvɜːr.sɛt/

KK: /ˈvɜːrsɛt/

noun
Definition

A short section of text, often from a sacred book, like the Koran or the Bible.


Example

The priest read a beautiful verset from the holy scripture during the service.


Conversation
Sloth A
I read a really inspiring verset from the Koran yesterday.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did it say?
Sloth A
It talked about kindness and how it can change lives.
Sloth B
That sounds beautiful! I love finding messages like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stanza
passage
excerpt
Antonyms
prose
whole
entirety
Root Explanation

Verset → The word 'verset' comes from Old French 'verset', which is a diminutive form of 'vers' (meaning verse). It refers to a small verse or a short stanza in poetry or scripture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vers' meaning a line of poetry, and remember that 'verset' refers to a small or short line of verse.

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