versus
ver|sus /v'ɜːrsəs/
1 [PREP]
You use versus to indicate that two figures, ideas, or choices are opposed.
Only 18.8% of the class of 1982 had some kind of diploma four years after high school, versus 45% of the class of 1972.
...bottle-feeding versus breastfeeding.
2 [PREP]
Versus is used to indicate that two teams or people are competing against each other in a sporting event.
Italy versus Japan is turning out to be a surprisingly well matched competition.
= against
1 [PREP]
You use versus to indicate that two figures, ideas, or choices are opposed.
Only 18.8% of the class of 1982 had some kind of diploma four years after high school, versus 45% of the class of 1972.
...bottle-feeding versus breastfeeding.
2 [PREP]
Versus is used to indicate that two teams or people are competing against each other in a sporting event.
Italy versus Japan is turning out to be a surprisingly well matched competition.
= against