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versus

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːrsəs]

Word

Learn how to use versus in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(preposition) used to show that two people or teams are competing against each other. It's like saying one team is trying to beat the other team.

Example

The final match will be Team A versus Team B.

Example

Team A didn't play against Team B; they played another team.

Example

Who is Team A versus in the championship game?

Context: “contrast”

(preposition) used to compare two different ideas, choices, or situations. It helps show how they are different from one another.

Example

The book is interesting versus the movie, which was quite boring.

Example

There was no argument about which was better; it was not New York versus Los Angeles in terms of size.

Example

What are the advantages of online learning versus traditional classrooms?

How to pronounce versus

Pronunciation: [ˈvɜːrsəs]

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