Poem and Prose

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Poem noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

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Prose is an antonym for poem in highly expressive topic.

Nearby Words: poetic, poetry, poet, poetically

Prose noun - Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse.

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Poem is an antonym for prose in written topic.

Nearby Words: prosaic, prosy, prosing

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