vs
UK: ˌviː ˈes | US: ˌviː ˈes
prep. abbreviation of "versus," meaning "against" (used to indicate opposition or competition between two entities).
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"Vs" is the abbreviated form of the Latin word "versus," meaning "against." Originally used in legal and sports contexts to denote opposition (e.g., Plaintiff vs. Defendant or Team A vs. Team B), it has since become a shorthand in everyday language. The Latin "versus" itself derives from "vertere," meaning "to turn," metaphorically implying a turning toward opposition.
The match tonight is Lakers vs. Celtics.
The debate topic was "Cats vs. Dogs."
In the case of Brown vs. Board of Education, segregation was ruled unconstitutional.
The game’s final round will be Player1 vs. Player2.
The documentary explores Nature vs. Nurture theories.