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What Does Versus Mean?

Preposition

  • Against; in opposition to.
  • Compared with, as opposed to.
  • Used to show that two people or teams are competing against each other.

Abbreviation

  • Short for 'versus', used in sports and competitions.

Versus — Full Explanation

'Versus' means 'against'. It's like when two teams play a game, one team is versus the other team.

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Versus Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
विरुद्ध (viruddh)

viruddh

बनाम (banām)

banām

सामना (sāmanā)

sāmanā

Versus Synonyms

vs v

Frequently Asked Questions About Versus

What does 'versus' mean?
'Versus' means 'against' or 'in contrast to'. It is often used to show two different sides or choices.
How do you pronounce 'versus'?
'Versus' is pronounced as 'VER-sus'.
What is the origin of the word 'versus'?
The word 'versus' comes from Latin, where it means 'turned against'.
What is the meaning of 'versus' in Kannada?
The word 'versus' in Kannada is 'ವಿರುದ್ದ' (Virudda).