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Meanings of vis-a-vis in English

Portuguese
contrapartida
Catalan
homòleg
Spanish
homólogo

A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.

        contrapartida

        Small sofa that seats two people.

              Usage of vis-a-vis in English
              1
              Europe too certainly has plenty to answer for vis-a-vis underdevelopment in Africa.
              The Guardian
              2
              For public consumption, the IRFU have reiterated their stance vis-a-vis player movement.
              The Irish Times
              3
              Prince Carloman was our vis-a-vis, and Prince Pepin danced the same CONTREDANSE.
              The Book of Snobs
              4
              When she pushed back her veil, her vis-a-vis received almost a shock.
              The Evil Shepherd
              5
              Her vis-a-vis, whom she had as yet scarcely noticed, was staring hard.
              The Getting of Wisdom
              6
              Mr.' de Luc, who was my vis-a-vis, instantly pulled up the glass.
              The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2
              7
              Just then Seriosha came and requested me to be his vis-a-vis.
              Childhood
              8
              His vis-a-vis was calmly selecting a cigarette from a capacious case.
              A Prince of Sinners
              9
              People opposite were looking at them, Ernestine talked to her vis-a-vis.
              A Millionaire of Yesterday
              10
              Nurse, between eating and gossiping left behind-bellrings-enginesqueaks-train starts-Fitzjocelyn and infant vis-a-vis.
              Dynevor Terrace; Or, The Clue of Life — Volume 1
              11
              I danced with Hosanna; Wolfgang and Sarah were our vis-a-vis.
              The Brick Moon, and Other Stories
              12
              Van Teyl learned back in his chair and gazed at his vis-a-vis in blank astonishment.
              The Pawns Count
              13
              She was supported by Waverley and the Baron, with the advantage of the Chieftain vis-a-vis.
              Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since — Volume 2
              14
              I will be your vis-a-vis, (43) and take lessons with you.
              The Symposium
              15
              Much reference also to the horse vis-a-vis the cart.
              The Irish Times
              16
              I could not accustom myself to be always vis-a-vis with a king and en ceremonie.
              Berlin and Sans-Souci; Or, Frederick the Great and His Friends
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              Translations for vis-a-vis
              Catalan
              homòleg
              Spanish
              homólogo
              Vis-a-vis through the time