We are using cookies
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
This website uses cookies in order to offer you the most relevant information. By browsing this website, you accept these cookies.
Did you know?
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
You can double click on a word to look it up on TermGallery.
Meanings of vis-a-vis in English
A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.
Usage of vis-a-vis in English
1
Europe too certainly has plenty to answer for vis-a-vis underdevelopment in Africa.
2
For public consumption, the IRFU have reiterated their stance vis-a-vis player movement.
3
Prince Carloman was our vis-a-vis, and Prince Pepin danced the same CONTREDANSE.
4
When she pushed back her veil, her vis-a-vis received almost a shock.
5
Her vis-a-vis, whom she had as yet scarcely noticed, was staring hard.
6
Mr.' de Luc, who was my vis-a-vis, instantly pulled up the glass.
7
Just then Seriosha came and requested me to be his vis-a-vis.
8
His vis-a-vis was calmly selecting a cigarette from a capacious case.
9
People opposite were looking at them, Ernestine talked to her vis-a-vis.
10
Nurse, between eating and gossiping left behind-bellrings-enginesqueaks-train starts-Fitzjocelyn and infant vis-a-vis.
11
I danced with Hosanna; Wolfgang and Sarah were our vis-a-vis.
12
Van Teyl learned back in his chair and gazed at his vis-a-vis in blank astonishment.
13
She was supported by Waverley and the Baron, with the advantage of the Chieftain vis-a-vis.
14
I will be your vis-a-vis, (43) and take lessons with you.
15
Much reference also to the horse vis-a-vis the cart.
16
I could not accustom myself to be always vis-a-vis with a king and en ceremonie.
About this term
Frequent collocations
More collocations
Vis-a-vis through the time