Dictionary entryCEFR B2preposition
versus
IPA pronunciation: /ˈvɜːsəs/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
против, в сравнении с
English definition
Used to indicate a contrast or comparison between two things or people.
Example
The debate was about nature versus nurture.
Collocations
- versus the competition
- versus last year
- versus expectations
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