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Updated June 2026
Against or in contrast to; used to indicate opposition or comparison.
“The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics.”
/ˈvɜːsəs/
ver·sus
Latin term; contains vowels E, U.
Worth 9 points; commonly abbreviated as 'vs'.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “versus”.
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