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Definition of Vis-a-vis
1. Adverb. Face-to-face with; literally 'face to face'. "I found myself vis-a-vis a burly policeman"
2. Noun. A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another.
Generic synonyms: Equivalent
Specialized synonyms: Match, Mismatch, Complement
3. Noun. Small sofa that seats two people.
Generic synonyms: Couch, Lounge, Sofa
Derivative terms: Tete-a-tete
Definition of Vis-a-vis
1. Preposition. In relation to; compared with; ¹
2. Preposition. Opposite, across from, set so as to be facing. ¹
3. Noun. (historical) A small horse-drawn carriage for two people sitting facing each other. ¹
4. Noun. One of two (or more) people facing or opposite each other during a formal dance, at a dinner table etc. ¹
5. Noun. A date or escort in a social event. ¹
6. Noun. A person holding a corresponding position in another organisation; a counterpart. ¹
7. Adjective. face-to-face ¹
8. Adjective. in relation to ¹
9. Adjective. (context: numismatics of a coin) having two portraits facing each other ¹
10. Adverb. face to face (with another) ¹
11. Adverb. (archaic) In a position facing a specified or implied subject. ¹
12. Preposition. (misspelling of vis-à-vis) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com