with

with

W1S1 [wıð, wıθ] prep

[: Old English; Origin: 'against, from, with']

1.) used to say that two or more people or things are together in the same place

▪ I saw Bob in town with his girlfriend.

▪ Put this bag with the others.

▪ I always wear these shoes with this dress.

▪ Mix the powder with boiling water.

have/bring/take sb/sth with you

▪ She had her husband with her.

▪ You'd better bring your passport with you.

2.) having, possessing, or carrying something

▪ a tall gentleman with a grey beard

▪ a book with a green cover

▪ a man with a gun

▪ We need someone with bright new ideas.

▪ Only people with plenty of money can afford to shop here.

▪ She came back with a letter in her hand.

3.) using something or by means of something

▪ Chop the onions with a sharp knife.

▪ What will you buy with the money?

▪ I amused myself with crossword puzzles.

▪ a hat decorated with brightly coloured feathers

see usage note ↑by¹

4.) because of a particular feeling or physical state

▪ They were trembling with fear.

▪ Jack beamed with pleasure when he heard the news.

▪ I was too weak with hunger to cry.

▪ Mother became seriously ill with pneumonia.

5.) including

▪ Two nights' accommodation with breakfast and evening meal cost us just over £250.

6.) used to say what covers or fills something

▪ Her boots were covered with mud.

▪ Fill the bowl with sugar.

▪ In summer Venice is crammed with tourists.

7.) used to say what an action or situation is related to

▪ We have a problem with parking in this area.

▪ Be careful with that glass.

▪ Is there something wrong with your phone?

▪ How are you getting on with your studies, David?

▪ Compared with other children of the same age, Robert is very tall.

8.) used to say which person or thing someone has a particular feeling or attitude towards

▪ I hope you're not angry with me.

▪ He thinks he's in love with Diana.

▪ She's delighted with her new car.

▪ Don't get too friendly with your students.

9.) supporting someone or sharing their opinion

→↑for

▪ Some opposition MPs voted with the Government.

▪ You're either with me or against me.

▪ I'm with Harry all the way on this one.

10.)used when talking about an action or activity to say which other person, group, or country is involved

▪ Stop fighting with your brother!

▪ I used to play chess with him.

▪ It's a good idea to discuss the problem with a sympathetic teacher.

▪ We're competing with foreign businesses.

▪ Britain's trade with Japan

▪ She left home after an argument with her parents.

11.) used to say how someone does something or how something happens

▪ He prepared everything with great care.

▪ A rocket exploded with a blinding flash.

▪ 'Oh, I'm not in a hurry,' I said with a smile.

▪ The day starts with a great American breakfast.

12.) used to say what position or state someone or something is in, or what is happening, when someone does something

▪ She stood with her back to me.

▪ We lay in bed with the window open.

▪ She was knitting, with the television on.

with sb/sth doing sth

▪ We jumped into the water with bullets whizzing past our ears.

13.) at the same rate as something else and because of it

▪ a skill which improves with practice

▪ The risk of cancer increases with the number of cigarettes you smoke.

14.) because of a situation that exists

▪ With John away there's more room in the house.

with sth doing sth

▪ I can't do my homework with all this noise going on.

15.) employed by someone

▪ The manager is Stuart Walker, who has been with the company since 1970.

16.) used to say who is looking after something

▪ I left your keys with the janitor.

17.) used to say who or what someone becomes separated from

▪ Joan doesn't want to part with the money.

▪ a complete break with tradition

18.) in the same direction as something

▪ We sailed with the wind.

19.) in spite of

▪ With all his faults, I still like him.

20.)used to show who or what a strong wish or order concerns

▪ Down with school!

▪ Off to bed with you!

21.) be with you/me

to understand what someone is telling you or explaining to you

▪ Sorry, I'm not with you - which room do you mean?

▪ So that's how the system works. Are you with me?

22.) with it informal

a) wearing fashionable clothes and knowing about new ideas

= ↑trendy

b) able to understand clearly what is happening around you

▪ I'm sorry, I'm not feeling very with it today.

→↑with-it

23.) with that

immediately after doing or saying something

▪ He gave a little wave and with that he was gone.