Pronunciation: /vərsəs/
preposition a word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun to a verb or adjective in a sentence, such as 'against' or 'in contrast to'
A1 Cats versus dogs - which do you prefer?
A2 I can't decide between pizza versus pasta for dinner.
B1 The team will compete in a friendly match versus their rivals.
B2 The debate will focus on capitalism versus socialism.
C1 The court case will be a battle of evidence versus testimony.
C2 The film explores the theme of good versus evil in a unique way.
conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence, such as 'but' or 'and'
A1 Cats versus dogs - which do you prefer?
A2 I like tea versus coffee in the morning.
B1 The company's profits versus losses were analyzed in the report.
B2 The debate over nature versus nurture has been ongoing for decades.
C1 The legal case will be decided in court, with the prosecution versus the defense.
C2 The political parties are in a constant battle, with conservatives versus liberals.
formal The court case will be a battle of evidence, with the prosecution versus the defense.
informal It's Lakers versus Celtics in tonight's game.
slang It's like a showdown, Batman versus Superman.
figurative In the eternal struggle of good versus evil, the hero always prevails.
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