with
preposition /wɪð/, /wɪθ/
/wɪð/, /wɪθ/
For the special uses of with in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example bear with somebody/something is in the phrasal verb section at bear.Idioms - in the company or presence of somebody/something
- She lives with her parents.
- I have a client with me right now.
- a nice steak with a bottle of red wine
- having or carrying something
- a girl with (= who has) red hair
- a jacket with a hood
- He looked at her with a hurt expression.
- They're both in bed with flu.
- a man with a suitcase
- using something
- Cut it with a knife.
- It is treated with acid before being analysed.
- used to say what fills, covers, etc. something
- The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes.
- Sprinkle the dish with salt.
- in opposition to somebody/something; against somebody/something
- to fight with somebody
- to play tennis with somebody
- at war with a neighbouring country
- I had an argument with my boss.
- in connection with; in the case of
- Be careful with the glasses.
- Are you pleased with the result?
- Don't be angry with her.
- With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem.
- used to show the way in which somebody does something
- He behaved with great dignity.
- She sleeps with the window open.
- Don't stand with your hands in your pockets.
- used when considering one fact in relation to another
- She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has.
- It's much easier compared with last time.
- including
- The meal with wine came to $20 each.
- With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day.
- used to show who has possession of or responsibility for something
- The keys are with reception.
- Leave it with me.
- employed by; using the services of
- She acted with a touring company for three years.
- I bank with HSBC.
- because of; as a result of
- She blushed with embarrassment.
- His fingers were numb with cold.
- because of something and as it happens
- The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset.
- Skill comes with practice.
- in the same direction as something
- Marine mammals generally swim with the current.
- showing that something/somebody has been separated from something/somebody
- I could never part with this ring.
- Can we dispense with the formalities?
- despite something
- With all her faults I still love her.
- used in exclamations
- Off to bed with you!
- Down with school!
Word OriginOld English, probably a shortening of a Germanic preposition related to obsolete English wither ‘adverse, opposite’.
Idioms
be with somebody (on something)
- to support somebody and agree with what they say
- We're all with you on this one.
be with me/you
- (informal) to be able to understand what somebody is talking about
- Are you with me?
- I'm afraid I'm not quite with you.
with it (informal)
- understanding what is happening around you synonym alert
- You don't seem very with it today.
- (old-fashioned) knowing about current fashions and ideas synonym trendy
- Don't you have anything more with it to wear?
with that
- straight after that; then
- He muttered a few words of apology and with that he left.