versus
preposition/ˈvɜrsəs/
Frequency rank: #2,745 most common English word
Meaning
Against, as in a contest or comparison.
Example sentence
The championship game is scheduled to be between the Lakers versus Celtics.
Synonyms & related words
- against
- facing
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