With: meaning, definitions and examples

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with

 

[ wษชรฐ ]

Preposition / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

in combination with

used to indicate the object of a verb or an action or activity carried out by someone

Synonyms

by means of, using, via

Examples of usage

  • He hit me with a stick.
  • She signed the letter with her name.
  • I cut the cake with a knife.
Context #2 | Adverb

indicating the means or instrument used

used to indicate the instrument or material used for an action

Synonyms

by means of, using, via

Examples of usage

  • She writes with a pen.
  • He painted the wall with a brush.
Context #3 | Noun

in the sense of accompanied by

used to indicate the person or thing that is present or participating in an action or event

Synonyms

accompanied by, in the company of, together with

Examples of usage

  • She went to the party with her friends.
  • He arrived with his family.

Translations

Translations of the word "with" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น com

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‡ เคธเคพเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ con

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™€ ํ•จ๊ป˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ s

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ s

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ z

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ilษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con

Etymology

The word 'with' has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled 'wiรฐ'. It has undergone various changes in pronunciation and spelling over the centuries. The preposition usage of 'with' has been present in English for centuries, indicating association, accompaniment, or means. The adverbial usage of 'with' to indicate the means or instrument used in an action has also been common throughout the history of the English language. Overall, 'with' is a versatile word that has remained a fundamental part of the English language.

See also: notwithstanding, within, without.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #5, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.