versus
preposition
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Abbreviating Versus
In a number of areas the English language is possessed of an embarrassment of riches, with multiple synonyms or abbreviations for a word. One such case is versus, which is often written in a shortened form. You may choose between vs, vs., and v. Take care, when writing the word out in full, that you distinguish between versus (a preposition meaning “against”) and verses (“lines of metrical writing”).
Examples of versus in a Sentence
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2024
In fact, analysis by the international economists behind the G-SWA suggests that two-thirds of the variance between countries can be explained by their level of collectivism versus individualism.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Europe, 2 July 2024
The team will play their first game of the 2024 NFL season on Sept. 5 versus the Baltimore Ravens.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Learn more about the pros and cons of an infant car seat versus a convertible car seat.
—Heather Corley, Parents, 2 July 2024
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“Versus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/versus. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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