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with prep 1 in the company of someone • went with her. 2 used after verbs of partnering, co-operating, associating, etc • danced with himplays with Celtic. 3 used after verbs of mixing • mingled with the crowd. 4 by means of; using • raised it with a crowbar. 5 used after verbs of covering, filling, etc • plastered with mudfilled with rubbish. 6 used after verbs of providing • equipped with firearms. 7 as a result of something • shaking with fear. 8 bearing; announcing • rang with bad news. 9 in the same direction as something • drift with the current. 10 at the same time or rate as something • Discretion comes with age. 11 used after verbs of conflict • quarrelled with her brother. 12 used after verbs of agreeing, disagreeing, and comparing • compared with last year. 13 used in describing someone or something • a man with a limp. 14 used in stating manner • won with ease. 15 because of having something • With your talents, you'll surely get the job. 16 in spite of having something • With all his money he's still unhappy. 17 in or under (the specified circumstances) • I can't go abroad with my mother so ill. 18 featuring; starring • 'Seven' with Brad Pitt. 19 in the care of someone • leave the key with the neighbours. 20 used after verbs of parting • dispensed with his crutches. 21 regarding • What shall we do with this?can't do a thing with my hair. 22 used after adverbs and adverbial phrases in exclamations expressing a wish or order • Down with tyranny!Into bed with you! 23 colloq understanding • Are you with me? 24 loyal to or supporting someone or something • We're with you all the way. in with someone colloq friendly or associated with them. with it colloq 1 fashionable; trendy. 2 aware of or comprehending what is going on or being said. with that at that point ...; thereupon ... • With that, Daniel left the room.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon.