ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Versus

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈvɜːsəs/ · Part of speech preposition

Quick meaning: Versus is a preposition meaning Against; in opposition to.

Meaning

Against; in opposition to.

More Meanings

  1. Compared with, as opposed to.
  2. Interacting with, especially to record reactions
  3. (music) Mashed up with.
  4. (music) Indicating one group or artist remixing another.
  5. To face in competition
  6. To fight
  7. (law) Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).

Example Sentences

The Auteurs vs. μ-Ziq
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans.
Kiss Me Thru The Phone vs. Last Friday Night
It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

Word Forms

Synonyms for versus

Depending on context, synonyms include v.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include against, before, combat, compared, comparison, confront.

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