"well versed" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: better versed [comparative], best versed [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|better versed|sup=best versed}} well versed (comparative better versed, superlative best versed)
  1. An emphatic form of versed; highly knowledgeable or skilled. Synonyms: well up, well acquainted, well-versed
    Sense id: en-well_versed-en-adj-7mJoZBnj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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