Reference and Verse

Reference

Reference noun - Something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information.

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Verse and reference are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Verse" instead a noun "Reference".

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

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Reference and verse are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Verse".

Nearby Words: version, versification, versing

full	full reference	full verse
clear	clear reference	clear verse
particular	particular reference	particular verse
common	common reference	common verse
Other adjectives: original, single, small, actual, entire, real, big, little, humorous, later, last, occasional, extended, biblical.

There is no Xing in the anime-verse; however, a passing reference to an eastern country, along with chopsticks and Asian looking characters existing, imply a similar country exists.

Source: Fantasy Counterpart Culture
Goldfinger's cover of Nena's "99 Luftballons/Red Balloons", due to the English fourth verse having an unauthorized reference to Captain Kirk, instead uses the German fourth verse, which was the basis for the English third verse.

Source: Second Verse Curse
The second verse of A7's "Piece of Heaven" has the line "Now I'm better off alone", a reference to Alice Deejay's hit "Better Off Alone", which uses the same instrumentation.

Source: Shout Out / Music

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