Vis-a-vis Definition

vēzə-vē
preposition
Face to face with; opposite.
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In comparison with.
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Compared with.
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In relation to; with regard to.
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adverb
Face to face.
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noun
A person who is face to face with another.
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A date or an escort, as at a party.
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One's opposite number or counterpart.
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An 18th-cent. and early 19th-cent. carriage with facing seats.
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Tête-à-tête.

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Synonyms:
adjective
Face to face; opposite.
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Origin of Vis-a-vis

  • French vis face à to

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Vis-a-vis Sentence Examples

  • She should also be able to advise you as to the quality of the adhesive itself, vis-à-vis your skin.

  • Thus each participant was engaged in developing his or her negotiation skills vis a vis the other participants.

  • And if they are divided when that moment comes it will gravely weaken their bargaining power vis-a-vis Iraq and the rest of the world.

  • Basil Fawlty's crass remarks vis a vis Poland.

  • Basil Fawlty 's crass remarks vis a vis Poland.

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