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versus in Malay

lawan

/ˈvɜːsəs//ˈvɝsəs/

versus in Malay: lawan. In English, versus means against; in opposition to.

Malay words for versus

in opposition to
lawan

English meaning of versus

  1. preposition Against; in opposition to.
  2. preposition Compared with, as opposed to.
  3. preposition 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).
  4. preposition Interacting with, especially to record reactions.

Full definition of versus

versus in a sentence

  • It is the Packers versus the Steelers in the Super Bowl.
  • Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kans.
  • Kiss Me Thru The Phone vs. Last Friday Night

Synonyms of versus

versus in other languages

Questions about versus in Malay

What is the meaning of versus in Malay?
Versus in Malay is lawan.
Apakah maksud versus dalam bahasa Melayu?
Versus: lawan.
What does versus mean in English?
Versus means against; in opposition to.

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