ˈvərsəs, ˈvə̄s-, ˈvəis-, -səz preposition
Etymology: Latin, towards, from versus, past participle of vertere to turn
1. : against
John Doe versus Richard Roe
the varsity versus the scrubs
the champion versus the challenger
2. : in contrast to or as the alternative of
free trade versus protection
— abbr. v, vs