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