Synonyms of versus

versus

preposition

as in against

in opposition or contrast to

It's your word versus his.

She explained the use of a semicolon versus a colon.

Related Words

• against
• with
• anti
• contra
• agin
• contrary to
• compared to
• in contrast (to)
• in comparison (to)
• contrasted (to)
• athwart
• as opposed to

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of versus

Comparable sales were also down 4%, versus comparable sales growth of 2% during the same period last year. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

After seven years, receiving Shingrix versus the older Zostavax was associated with a 9% lower overall cardiovascular burden, defined as a bucket of coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026

Miles could’ve also been referring to the prestige given to a powerhouse program like UConn versus TCU, which has only recently started to find success in women’s basketball. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Researchers also couldn’t distinguish between different types of surgical menopause, such as removal of both ovaries versus hysterectomy with the ovaries left in place. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Aug. 2026