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used to show a comparison or opposition between two things
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Team A vs. Team B
Heim vs. Auswärts
Kosten vs. Nutzen
Stadt vs. Land
alt vs. neu
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vs — used to show a comparison or opposition between two things
Means "against" or "versus"; it is the most direct and general equivalent, often used for opposition or contrast.
Not a common synonym of "vs.", but in some contexts it can mark the supporting side or the "for" side in a contrast.
Can express comparison in fixed phrases, for example in the sense of "compared to," but it does not usually replace "vs." directly.
Clearly means "compared to"; it emphasizes comparison rather than conflict or opposition.
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vs — used to show a comparison or opposition between two things
Deutschland vs. Frankreich ist ein spannendes Spiel.
Германия против Франции — это захватывающий матч.
Means "against" or "versus"; it is the most direct and general equivalent, often used for opposition or contrast.
Die Mannschaft spielt gegen den Tabellenführer.
Команда играет против лидера таблицы.
Not a common synonym of "vs.", but in some contexts it can mark the supporting side or the "for" side in a contrast.
Er ist klar für die Reform und gegen den alten Plan.
Он однозначно за реформу и против старого плана.
Can express comparison in fixed phrases, for example in the sense of "compared to," but it does not usually replace "vs." directly.
Zu gestern ist es heute viel kälter.
По сравнению со вчерашним днём сегодня намного холоднее.
Clearly means "compared to"; it emphasizes comparison rather than conflict or opposition.
Im Vergleich zu letztem Jahr sind die Preise gestiegen.
По сравнению с прошлым годом цены выросли.
Means "in contrast to" and stresses a strong difference between two things; it sounds a bit more formal than simple "gegen."
Im Gegensatz zu seinem Bruder ist er sehr ruhig.
В отличие от своего брата он очень спокойный.
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how to pronounce vs.
/veː ɛs/
vs. translation
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vs. examples
Deutschland vs. Frankreich ist ein spannendes Spiel.
vs. transcription
/veː ɛs/
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vs. meaning: what does it mean?
wird verwendet, um einen Vergleich oder Gegensatz zwischen zwei Dingen zu zeigen
vs. pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
vs. is pronounced as /veː ɛs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
vs. definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Deutschland vs. Frankreich ist ein spannendes Spiel. Translation: Германия против Франции — это захватывающий матч.
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