prep
versus
VUR-suhs
prep
1
Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
"Tonight's match is Brazil versus Argentina."
"The court case was recorded as Smith versus Jones."
2
Used to compare one option or idea directly with another.
"The debate came down to cost versus quality."
How to Use Versus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to set two things, sides, or ideas directly against or opposite each other.
UK vs US
Often abbreviated to "vs" or "v" in both British and American usage, especially in sport and law.
Common pairings
home versus away
renting versus buying
Word Forms
versused past tense, versuses singular
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Tonight's match is Brazil _____ Argentina.
Etymology
From Latin versus, "turned toward, facing", the past participle of vertere, "to turn".