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verse

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/vɨɾˈsikulu/ver·sí·cu·lo

Definition

1

A small division of a text, especially of a sacred text (such as the Bible), numbered for easy reference.

Usage examples

“He quoted a verse from the Book of Proverbs.”
“The sermon was based on a single verse.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

biblical verseGospel verse