versus

preposition ver·sus \ˈvər-səs, -səz\

—used to indicate two different things, choices, etc., that are being compared or considered

Full Definition of VERSUS

: against

: in contrast to or as the alternative of <free trade versus protection>

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Middle English, from Medieval Latin, towards, against, from Latin, adverb, so as to face, from past participle of vertere to turn

First Known Use: 15th century

VERSUS Defined for Kids

preposition ver·sus \ˈvər-səs\

: against 1 <our football team versus theirs>

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