What does "well-versed" mean?

Alternative form of well versed.

What is a synonym for "well-versed"?

Common synonyms include: abreast of, adept, adept in, at home in, au courant, briefed.

Well-versed

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adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

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Adjective

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Alternative form of well versed. alt-of, alternative

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abreast of adept adept in at home in au courant briefed

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"Franklin was extremely well-versed in botany, geology, and astronomy, and he developed several insightful hypotheses regarding world weather patterns, climate change, tornado formation, and the relationship between winds and the Earth's rotation."

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