verse
nounUK /vɜːs/
US /vɜːrs/
A verse is a group of words that make up a line or short part of a song or poem.
She sang the first verse of the song softly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small part of a book in the Bible.
He read a verse from the Bible before dinner.
3. Poetry as a form of writing, especially with rhythm and rhyme.
The poet wrote in verse rather than prose.
4. A short sentence or phrase used as a motto or saying.
The card had a kind verse printed on it.