vs.
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/viː ɛs/
against
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vs.' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'versus', where 'versus' meant 'against'.
Historical Evolution
'versus' was used in legal and sporting contexts in Latin and eventually became the modern English abbreviation 'vs.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against' in a legal context, but over time it evolved into its current usage in sports and general comparisons.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abbreviation for 'versus', used to denote a competition or comparison between two entities.
The match was Team A vs. Team B.
Synonyms
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