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prose

/prəʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does prose mean?

noun

Prose is the ordinary form of language in which we express our thoughts in writing or speech, as opposed to verse or poetry. It is the most common form of written language, used in novels, essays, and other forms of non-poetic writing.

Example

"The author's use of prose in the novel was praised for its clarity and simplicity."

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