Gegenüber — meaning in English
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English meaning
- across prep From one side of something to the other.
- counterpart noun A person or thing that corresponds to or matches another, often in a different place or organization.
- cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
- opposite adjective Located directly across from something, or facing the other direction.
- paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
- toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
- versus prep Against, or in opposition to, especially in a contest, match, or legal case.
- vis-à-vis preposition In relation to, or with regard to.
Senses
Gegenüber is used for these senses in English:
- across On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
- across (Southern US, AAVE) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).
- counterpart One who or that which has corresponding functions or characteristics.
- cross (archaic) Opposite, opposed to.
- opposite In an opposite position.
- opposite Facing, or across from.
- paragon (obsolete) Comparison; competition. [16th–17th c.]
- toward In relation to (someone or something).
across — full definition
- prep From one side of something to the other.
- prep On the opposite side of.
- adv From one side to the other; to the opposite side.