wobec
//ˈvɔ.bɛt͡s/ | /ˈvɔ.bɛt͡s//
Polishprepadv
Definitions
- 1.regarding, concerning, vis-à-vis, in relation to; in face of
Near-synonym: dla
wobec tego
therefor
- 2.denotes a usually negative action aimed at someone; towards, against
Near-synonym: w obliczu
- 3.in comparison to; vis-à-vis, in relation to; in face of
Near-synonym: w porównaniu z
- 4.in the presence of; vis-à-vis
- 5.obsoletebecause of
wobec powyższego
for this reason
- 6.altogether; in all; together
wszem i wobec
to each and everyone
- 7.obsoletedirectly; in someone's presence
Synonyms & related words
Etymology
Univerbation of w + obec. First attested in the 16th century. Compare Czech vůbec.