Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A piece of writing that uses special language and rhythm to express ideas, feelings, or stories.
Poem
/ˈpəʊəm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She wrote a short poem for school.My favorite poem is about love and loss.
Etymology:
The word poem comes from the Greek word poiema, which means a thing made or composition. It evolved through Medieval Latin poema, and Middle French poeme, before entering English in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
29 mentions per 1 million words 
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