verst

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Noun — A verst is a traditional Russian unit of length equal to roughly 1.07 kilometres, or about two-thirds of a mile.

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How to use verst

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a few versts away measured in versts several versts from

The word is only used when talking about Russian distances, historical or literary.

Etymology

English took the word from Russian верста́ (verstá). It sometimes reached English by way of German Werst or French verste rather than directly from Russian.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a verst?

A verst is a Russian unit of distance equal to about 1.07 kilometres, or roughly two-thirds of a mile.

Is verst a word in English?

Yes, English borrowed the word from Russian, sometimes via German or French forms of the same term.

Does verst sound like versed?

Yes, verst and versed are pronounced the same way in English.

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