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Definitions

versed

[vurst] / vɜrst /
ADJECTIVE
experienced, informed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquainted competent conversant knowledgeable practiced proficient skilled
STRONG
accomplished familiar learned qualified savvy seasoned trained up versant veteran
WEAK
abreast au courant au fait in the know practical tuned-in up on well-informed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant incompetent inept unable
STRONG
inexperienced unskilled
WEAK
green immature

Example Sentences

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It would need leaders well versed in politics, diplomacy, economics, and strategy.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

Chris is well versed in global investing and a die-hard fan of quality stocks, wherever they are traded.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Red Bull and Verstappen, meanwhile, are fully versed in this situation.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

The small-town family from Nepal became, by necessity, versed in the distant Middle Eastern conflict that had claimed their son, whose college education they hoped might transform their fortunes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

As a naughty child, I was well versed in Xhosa threats.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah