Meaning of vis-a-vis in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌvizəˈvi/

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  1. Adverb

    vis-a-vis

    Definitions

    1. face-to-face

    Examples

    • « face-to-face with »
    • « they sat vis-a-vis at the table »
    • « I found myself vis-a-vis a burly policeman »

  2. Noun

    vis-a-vis

    Definitions

    1. a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
  3. 2. small sofa that seats two people

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