Synonyms for

Vis

Verb / vɪs / Another word for vis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fish.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

precedent antecedent forerunner

Informal

look-see peek gander

Literary

preview prospect foretaste

Antonyms

future unseen unknown prospective potential

Common collocations

  • vis-à-vis
  • vis-à-vis the
  • vis-à-vis other
  • vis-à-vis the situation
  • vis-à-vis the company

Word family

adverb vis-à-vis

Usage note

Vis is primarily used in the French phrase 'vis-à-vis', meaning 'in relation to' or 'compared with'. It is rarely used as a standalone English word.

Example sentences

  1. I went fishing and caught a big vis!
  2. My favorite type of vis is salmon.
  3. I like to eat vis with rice and vegetables.
  4. The vis in the aquarium was colorful and fun to watch.
  5. The vis swam swiftly through the water.

Quotes

  • I am a Pisces, a fish out of water, searching for a way back home. - James Kidd
  • “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.” - Henry David Thoreau
  • “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.” - George Carlin

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