Out of the four alternatives, choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the word:
"Versus"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Against
Versus is a Latin word meaning against. It is used when two sides, teams or parties are set against each other, as in sports fixtures and law cases, and is often shortened to vs or v.
Example: Tonight's final is India versus Australia.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Favour | to be in favour of something is to support it (the opposite of being against it) | Most members voted in favour of the proposal. |
| (2) Against (answer) | in opposition to (it carries the same sense as versus, so it is the meaning) | Our team played against a much stronger side. |
| (3) Forward | towards the front (it shows direction, not opposition) | The crowd moved forward to see the stage. |
| (4) Backward | towards the back (it too shows direction only) | He took a step backward in fear. |