versus
US /ˈvɝː.səs/
UK /ˈvɝː.səs/
1.
against (especially in sports and legal contexts)
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It's the home team versus the visitors tonight.
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The case of Smith versus Jones will be heard next week.
2.
in contrast to or as the alternative of
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He prefers quality versus quantity.
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The debate was about traditional education versus online learning.