ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Versed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /vɝst/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Versed is an adjective meaning Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.

Meaning

Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.

More Meanings

  1. past of verse

Example Sentences

deep versed in books and shallow in himself
These men were versed in the details of business.
opinions […] derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age
I mean no disrespect for such knowledge, if anyone really is versed in it – I do not want any more lawsuits brought against me by Meletus – but the fact is, gentlemen, that I take no interest in it.

Synonyms for versed

Depending on context, synonyms include conversant, knowledgeable.

Antonyms for versed

Common opposites include ignorant, unversed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include knowledgeable, informed, knowledge, focused, paid, sine.

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