versus

The word “versus” has 2 syllables: ver-sus

It's pronounced as /ˈvɜːrsəs/


What is synonym and antonym for versus?

In the thesaurus, “versus” has 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for versus along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for versus

  • against
  • agin
  • anti
  • as opposed to
  • athwart
  • compared to
  • compared with
  • contra
  • contrary to
  • with

Meanings of versus

  • preposition
    1. Against; in opposition to.
    2. Compared with, as opposed to.
    3. Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).

Example Sentences

  • The match tonight is Team A versus Team B.
  • It’s a debate of quality versus quantity.
  • The lawsuit is Johnson versus Carter.
  • He studied capitalism versus socialism in his economics class.
  • The finals will be Spain versus France.

On this page you'll find 10 synonyms or another words to versus, such as: against, agin, anti, as opposed to, athwart, compared to, compared with.

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