Definition and meaning of English word "with"
with
/wɪθ/
Meaning
PrepositionIn the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
How to use
The preposition 'with' is commonly used to indicate accompaniment, association, or instrumentality. For example, 'I'm going to the movies with my friends.' A common learner mistake is to confuse 'with' with 'by', especially when indicating the instrument used to perform an action.
🇬🇧 English
with
Example
I'm going to the party with my family.
I'm going to the store with my sister.
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Common phrases
- with regard to— with regard to
- with respect to— with respect to
- live with— live with
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What does the English word "with" mean?▼
The English word "with" means "with" in English.
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