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Versus

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Meanings of Versus

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.

Explanation of the word: Versus

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

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Translations for the word: Versus

hindi
विरुद्ध (viruddh)

viruddh

बनाम (banām)

banām

सामना (sāmanā)

sāmanā

   

Synonyms for the word: Versus

vs v

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: 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).