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VERSUS

(prep.)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Versus.

How to pronounce versus:

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Versus - as a preposition

Against; in opposition to.

Example: "It is the packers versus the steelers in the super bowl."

Compared with, as opposed to.

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: "Brown v. board of education of topeka, kans."

Example Sentences

"The game tonight is Lakers versus Celtics."
"The movie is a classic showdown of good versus evil."
"In court, it's the prosecutor versus the defense attorney."
"The final round of the competition is USA versus Canada."
"The debate is capitalism versus socialism."
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Word Game Points

Is VERSUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, versus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VERSUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is VERSUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, versus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VERSUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is VERSUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, versus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VERSUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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