versus

US /ˈvɚsəs, -səz/

UK /ˈvə:səs/

A2

preposition

  • Used to show that two things are competing
  • Against; in opposition to.
  • In contrast to; as opposed to.
  • Used to indicate the two parties in a legal case.
  • Indicating opposing teams or players in a sports competition.
  • Against; in opposition to
  • In contrast to; as opposed to
  • Used to indicate the two parties in a legal case.

abbreviation

  • Abbreviated form: vs.
  • Abbreviation for versus.