Prose: meaning, definitions and examples

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prose

 

[ prษ™สŠz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

literary writing

Prose refers to written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure. It is the most typical form of written language, used in novels, essays, articles, and other works of literature.

Synonyms

composition, language, writing

Examples of usage

  • Her prose was so elegant that it captivated the readers.
  • The author's use of prose allowed for a clear and straightforward communication of ideas.
Context #2 | Noun

opposite of poetry

Prose is often contrasted with poetry, where the former is characterized by a straightforward and logical structure, while the latter focuses on the aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language.

Synonyms

non-poetry, ordinary language

Examples of usage

  • She preferred reading prose over poetry because of its clarity and simplicity.
  • The professor explained the differences between prose and poetry in great detail.
Context #3 | Verb

talk tediously

To prose means to talk at length in a dull or tedious manner, often about uninteresting topics. It is usually used in a negative context to describe someone who is long-winded or boring in conversation.

Synonyms

bore, drone, ramble

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't stand listening to him prose on about his collection of stamps.
  • She would often prose about her daily routine, much to the annoyance of her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "prose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prosa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prosa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ proza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ฃๆ–‡ (sanbun)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prose

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prosa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nesir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฐ๋ฌธ (sanmun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุซุฑ (nathr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proza

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรณza

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃๆ–‡ (sวŽnwรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรณsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะทะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜แƒ (poezia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™sr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prosa

Etymology

The word 'prose' originated from the Latin term 'prosa oratio', which means 'straightforward speech'. In English, the term was first used in the 14th century to distinguish ordinary writing from poetry. Over the centuries, prose has become the dominant form of written language, encompassing various literary genres and styles.

See also: pro, prow.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,633 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.