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wobec

//ˈvɔ.bɛt͡s/ | /ˈvɔ.bɛt͡s//
Polishprepadv

Definitions

  1. 1.
    regarding, concerning, vis-à-vis, in relation to; in face of
    • Near-synonym: dla

    • wobec tego

      therefor

  2. 2.
    denotes a usually negative action aimed at someone; towards, against
    • Near-synonym: w obliczu

  3. 3.
    in comparison to; vis-à-vis, in relation to; in face of
    • Near-synonym: w porównaniu z

  4. 4.
    in the presence of; vis-à-vis
  5. 5.
    obsoletebecause of
    • wobec powyższego

      for this reason

  6. 6.
    altogether; in all; together
    • wszem i wobec

      to each and everyone

  7. 7.
    obsoletedirectly; in someone's presence

Synonyms & related words

Etymology

Univerbation of w + obec. First attested in the 16th century. Compare Czech vůbec.

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