Против - translation, pronunciation and examples
versus
against in a competition or legal case
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versus — against in a competition or legal case
The main neutral equivalent of “versus” meaning against in a match or legal case.
Used for comparing things; it does not mean “against”, but rather “when compared with”.
The most common comparison phrase; close in meaning to “в сравнении с”, but sounds more natural in everyday use.
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versus — against in a competition or legal case
Das Team spielte heute gegen Berlin.
Сегодня команда играла против Берлина.
The main neutral equivalent of “versus” meaning against in a match or legal case.
Ivanov versus Petrov.
Иванов против Петрова.
Used for comparing things; it does not mean “against”, but rather “when compared with”.
In comparison with last year, sales increased.
В сравнении с прошлым годом продажи выросли.
The most common comparison phrase; close in meaning to “в сравнении с”, but sounds more natural in everyday use.
Compared with summer, winter was very cold.
По сравнению с летом зима была очень холодной.
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против translation: versus. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce против
[ˈprotʲɪf]
против translation
versus
против examples
Das Team spielte heute gegen Berlin.
против transcription
[ˈprotʲɪf]
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против meaning: what does it mean?
против, когда одна сторона соревнуется или судится с другой
против pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
против is pronounced as [ˈprotʲɪf]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
против definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Das Team spielte heute gegen Berlin. Translation: Сегодня команда играла против Берлина.
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