Versed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈvərst/

Meaning & Definition of Versed

Versed (adjective)

  1. having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience —usually used with in

Versed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having information especially as a result of study or experience

    "versed in the latest developments in aeronautics"

    similar: abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, well-informed, at home, in the know
    related: alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient
    opposite: ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable
    near: insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting, inattentive, unheeding

  2. having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor

    "well versed in the techniques of laser surgery"

    similar: accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, veteran, virtuoso
    related: adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile, qualified, knowledgeable, schooled, taught, trained, tutored, all-around, well-rounded, long-term, old, multiskilled, multitalented
    opposite: amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful
    near: incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, ignorant, unschooled, untaught, untrained, untutored, beginning, green, inexperienced, new, raw, unseasoned, untested, untried, would-be, primitive, rough, unpolished, awkward, clumsy, ham-fisted, ham-handed, heavy-handed

Versed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give information to

    "while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated"

    similar: acquainted, advised, apprised, briefed, caught up, cleared, clued (in), enlightened, familiarized, filled in, hipped, informed, instructed, told, wised (up), kept (someone) posted, let someone know
    related: advertised, alerted, notified, announced (to), disclosed (to), assured, certified, convinced, reassured, warranted, educated, lectured, schooled, taught, tutored, disabused, disenchanted, disillusioned, undeceived
    near: misinformed, misled

Related Entry: Verse (verb)

Verse is a different word from Versed. The synonyms below are for verse, not for versed.

  1. to give information to

    "while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated"

    similar: acquaint, advise, apprise, brief, catch up, clear, clue (in), enlighten, familiarize, fill in, hip, inform, instruct, tell, wise (up), keep (someone) posted, let someone know
    related: advertise, alert, notify, announce (to), disclose (to), assure, certify, convince, reassure, warrant, educate, lecture, school, teach, tutor, disabuse, disenchant, disillusion, undeceive
    near: misinform, mislead

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Versed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Versed:

abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date, well-informed, accomplished, ace, adept, compleat, complete, consummate, crack, crackerjack, educated, experienced, expert, good, great, master, masterful, masterly, practiced, professed, proficient, skilled, skillful, veteran, virtuoso, at home, in the know, advised, apprised, briefed, caught up, cleared

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Versed

Words with the opposite meaning of Versed:

ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable, amateur, amateurish, inexperienced, inexpert, jackleg, unprofessional, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful

Related Words for Versed

alive, aware, cognizant, conscious, heedful, mindful, sensible, sentient, adroit, clever, deft, dexterous, handy, slick, sure-handed, gifted, talented, polished, refined, effective, effectual, efficient, workmanlike, able, capable, competent, employable, fit, fitted, habile

Near Antonyms of Versed

insensible, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, blind, oblivious, unknowing, unwitting, inattentive, unheeding, incapable, incompetent, inept, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, weak, artless, crude, rude, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient, talentless, ungifted, untalented, unschooled, untaught, untrained

Origin & Etymology of Versed

borrowed (with substitution of -ed:1 for Latin -ātus) from Latin versātus, past participle of versārī "to be involved (in), concern oneself (with)," deponent of versāre "to keep turning" versatile

First known use: 1563

Words & Phrases Containing Versed

well-versed

Frequently Asked Questions about Versed

What does "Versed" mean?

"Versed" means having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience —usually used with in. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: having knowledge gained by close association, study, or experience —usually used with in. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Versed"?

Other words for "Versed" include abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable and up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Versed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Versed"?

There are 106 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Versed". Common alternatives include abreast, acquainted, au courant, conversant, familiar, informed, knowledgeable, up, up-to-date and well-informed.

What is the opposite of "Versed"?

Antonyms of "Versed" include ignorant, unacquainted, unfamiliar, uninformed, unknowledgeable, amateur, amateurish and inexperienced. Near antonyms include insensible, unaware, unconscious and unmindful.

How do you use "Versed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Versed" in a sentence: "versed in the latest developments in aeronautics"; "well versed in the techniques of laser surgery"; "while in prison, he versed himself in the rights of the incarcerated".

Is "Versed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Versed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Versed"?

"Versed" is pronounced /ˈvərst/.

What is the origin of the word "Versed"?

"Versed" comes from borrowed (with substitution of -ed:1 for Latin -ātus) from Latin versātus, past participle of versārī "to be involved (in), concern oneself (with)," deponent of versāre "to keep turning" versatile. First known use: 1563.