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Adept vs. Versed — What's the Difference?

Adept vs. Versed — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Adept and Versed

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Adept

An adept is an individual identified as having attained a specific level of knowledge, skill, or aptitude in doctrines relevant to a particular author or organization. He stands out from others with his great abilities.

Versed

Versed is a book of poetry written by Rae Armantrout and published by Wesleyan University Press in 2009 (see 2009 in poetry). It won the 2009 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry after being named a finalist for the National Book Award.

Adept

Very skilled or accomplished.

Versed

Acquainted through study or experience; knowledgeable or skilled
I am well versed in classical languages.

Adept

A highly skilled person; an expert
"political consequences in getting rid of all the skeptics, unbelievers, and adepts of rival faiths" (Gene Lyons).
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Versed

Knowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.

Adept

Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient

Versed

Past tense of verse

Adept

One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient
Adepts in philosophy

Versed

Acquainted or familiar, as the result of experience, study, practice, etc.; skilled; practiced; knowledgeable; expert.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
Opinions . . . derived from studying the Scriptures, wherein he was versed beyond any person of his age.
These men were versed in the details of business.

Adept

One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy.

Versed

Turned.

Adept

Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
Beaus adept in everything profound.

Versed

An injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures

Adept

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Versed

Thoroughly acquainted with and skilled in something through study or experience;
Well versed in classical languages

Adept

Having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;
Adept in handicrafts
An adept juggler
An expert job
A good mechanic
A practiced marksman
A proficient engineer
A lesser-known but no less skillful composer
The effect was achieved by skillful retouching

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