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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

  1. prep From one side of something to the other.
  2. prep On the opposite side of.
  3. adv From one side to the other; to the opposite side.

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