Pronunciations (3)
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/vɝst/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
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/vɜːst/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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vɜː(r)st
Adjective
Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
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- Examples
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deep versed in books and shallow in himself
opinions […] derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age
More examples (2)
These men were versed in the details of business.
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.
Adjective
thoroughly acquainted through study or experience
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