preposition
with
wihth
preposition
1
In the company of; alongside.
"She went to the concert with her sister."
"He lives with three roommates."
2
Using as a tool, means, or instrument.
"He tightened the bolt with a wrench."
3
Having or possessing.
"She met a man with a strange accent."
4
Because of or affected by (a feeling or condition).
"He was shaking with nerves before the presentation."
How to Use With
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTogether with, using, or having — one of English's most common connecting words.
Common mistake
Historically "with" meant "against" (still visible in "withstand" and "withhold"), the opposite of its main modern sense.
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Etymology
From Old English wiþ, which originally meant "against" or "opposite" — its meaning shifted over time in Middle English to mean "together with," replacing the older word "mid."