- versed adj
- [vɜːst]
to be well versed in sth — essere molto versato (-a) in qc
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versed adj
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versed — (adj.) practiced, c.1600, from pp. of obsolete verse to turn over (a book, subject, etc.) in study or investigation, from M.Fr. verser to turn, revolve as in meditation, from L. versare to busy oneself, lit. to turn to (see VERSUS (Cf. versus)) … Etymology dictionary
versed — [adj] experienced, informed abreast, accomplished, acquainted, au courant*, au fait*, competent, conversant, familiar, in the know*, knowledgeable, learned, practical, practiced, proficient, qualified, savvy, seasoned, skilled, trained, tuned in* … New thesaurus
versed — [və:st US və:rst] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: versatus, past participle of versari to be active, be busy with , from versare; VERSATILE] be (well) versed in sth to know a lot about a subject, method etc ▪ a woman well versed in… … Dictionary of contemporary English
versed — adj. (cannot stand alone) versed in * * * [vɜːst] (cannot stand alone) versed in … Combinatory dictionary
versed — [vʉrst] adj. [< L versatus, pp. of versari, to be occupied with < versus: see VERSE] acquainted by experience and study; skilled or learned (in a specified subject) … English World dictionary
versed — adj 1. learned, cultured, literate, lettered, well read; educated, well educated, well schooled, well instructed, well tutored, well trained, well posted, well grounded; knowledgeable, well informed, aware, cognizant; appreciative, appreciatory,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
versed — [[t]vɜ͟ː(r)st[/t]] ADJ GRADED: v link ADJ in n, adv ADJ If you are versed in or well versed in something, you know a lot about it. Page is well versed in many styles of jazz. ...experts more versed in the economics of taxes than the politics of… … English dictionary
versed — 1. adj. (foll. by in) experienced or skilled in; knowledgeable about. Etymology: F verseacute or L versatus past part. of versari be engaged in (as VERSANT) 2. adj. Math. reversed. Phrases and idioms: versed sine unity minus cosine. Etymology:… … Useful english dictionary
Versed — 1. adj. (foll. by in) experienced or skilled in; knowledgeable about. Etymology: F verseacute or L versatus past part. of versari be engaged in (as VERSANT) 2. adj. Math. reversed. Phrases and idioms: versed sine unity minus cosine. Etymology:… … Useful english dictionary
versed — /verrst/, adj. experienced; practiced; skilled; learned (usually fol. by in): She was well versed in Greek and Latin. [1600 10; < L versatus busied, engaged (see VERSATILE), with ED2 for L atus] * * * … Universalium
versed — [[t]vɜrst[/t]] adj. experienced or practiced; skilled; learned (usu. fol. by in): well versed in Greek and Latin[/ex] • Etymology: 1600–10; < L versātus busied, engaged (see versatile), with ed II for L ātus … From formal English to slang
