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Definition of "vis-a-vis" []

  • One who, or that which, is face to face with another; esp., one who faces another in dancing. (noun)
  • A carriage in which two persons sit face to face. Also, a form of sofa with seats for two persons, so arranged that the occupants are face to face while sitting on opposite sides. (noun)
  • Face to face. (adverb)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "vis-a-vis" in a sentence
  • "Rich: And then, so as not to be completely spiteful, focusing on the emotional weight of it vis-a-vis Arya Maisie Williams was just fantastic."
  • "No one in this administration is prancing around like an idiotic peacock arrogantly and erroneously boasting MISSION ACCOMPLISHED vis-a-vis the economy."
  • "Conclusion – illegal aliens will STILL be a tax burden vis-a-vis healthcare."