well versed

IPA/ˌwel ˈvɜːst/
IPA/ˌwel ˈvɜːrst/

well versed — adjective

1. knowing a subject very well because you have studied it or worked with it a lot.

1.形容詞C1
釋義

knowing a subject very well because you have studied it or worked with it a lot.

例句

Aarav is well versed in tax law after twelve years in customs work.

be well versed in [subject]

By the time the audit began, Folake was well versed in grant writing.

well versed in a professional skill

同義詞
  • knowledgeable

    broad and neutral, especially for facts or information

  • familiar with

    weaker; can mean basic awareness rather than deep knowledge

  • skilled

    closer when the phrase refers to doing something well, not just knowing facts

反義詞
  • unfamiliar with

    not knowing the subject well

  • ignorant of

    more formal and often more strongly negative

  • new to

    emphasizes limited experience rather than complete lack of knowledge

文法句型

be well versed in [subject]

seem well versed in [field]

grow well versed in doing [something]

用法筆記

Usually followed by in plus a subject, field, or activity. It sounds more formal than good at or familiar with and is common when describing professional knowledge or practiced expertise.

常見錯誤

❌She is well versed tax law.
✅She is well versed in tax law.
💡this phrase normally takes 'in' before the subject area.
❌He is well versed with safety rules.
✅He is well versed in safety rules.
💡'in' is the usual preposition after this expression.