Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vs
Preposition
/vɜːrzəs/ or /vɪs/

Definition
Abbreviation for the Latin term ‘versus’, meaning ‘against’ or ‘in contrast to’.

Examples
- The match was Team A vs Team B.
- In the debate, science vs religion was a hot topic.
- She prefers the mountain vs beach vacation.

Meaning
Used to indicate a competition, comparison, or contrast between two entities.

Synonyms
- against
- in contrast to
- compared to