versus
|ver-sus|
B1
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/ˈvɜːrsəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈvɜːsəs/
opposition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'versus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'versus', where 'versus' meant 'against'.
Historical Evolution
'versus' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins and has been directly adopted into modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
used to indicate opposition or contrast between two entities.
The match was Team A versus Team B.
Synonyms
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