Definition of "versus" in English

preposition

1. Against; in opposition to.

   • It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl.

2. Compared with, as opposed to.

3. (law) Bringing a legal action against, as used in the title of a court case in which the first party indicates the plaintiff (or appellant or the like), and the second indicates the defendant (or respondent or the like).

   • Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans.

4. Interacting with, especially to record reactions

5. (music) Mashed up with.

   • Kiss Me Thru The Phone vs. Last Friday Night

verb

1. To face in competition

2. To fight