Synonyms for versus
- preposition
Most common
Definitions
- prep. 1
Against; in opposition to.
It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl.
Example sentences
- vs The first semifinal will be India vs South Africa.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| versus | rising | |
| vs | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- vs2
- 5 letters
- ageym
- 7 letters
- against2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (vs2 = 2 syllables).