with — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

with (/wɪð/)

preposition  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /wɪð/

Meaning

Meaning: together; using

In the company of someone, or using a tool or thing.

Examples

🗣 She cut the bread with a knife.

Etymology

From Old English ‘wið’, meaning ‘against’ or ‘toward’.

How & Where It’s Used

Shows company, tools, and the manner of doing things.

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Tags: preposition, accompaniment

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