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Italian word

verso

toward, in the direction of; also: verse (of a poem); side/back of a page

Looks like

verse

a line or stanza of poetry; a chapter and verse (Bible)

⚠️ The trap

'Verso' as a preposition means 'toward' — very different from English 'verse'. English 'versus' (vs.) = Italian 'contro'. Don't mix up 'verso' (toward/poetry) and 'contro' (against).

To say "a line or stanza of poetry; a chapter and verse (Bible)" in Italian:

verso (preposition for direction; also verse in poetry)

"verso" in English means:

toward, in the direction of; also: verse (of a poem); side/back of a page

Example

"Camminiamo verso il mare."

"Let's walk toward the sea."

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