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versus

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
ver·sus 
          Listen to the pronunciation of versus 
          Listen to the pronunciation of versus
Pronunciation:
\ˈvər-səs, -səz\
Function:
preposition
Etymology:
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, towards, against, from Latin, adverb, so as to face, from past participle of vertere to turn
Date:
15th century
1 : against 2 : in contrast to or as the alternative of <free trade versus protection>


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