Englishئاساسىي لۇغەت
with
Universal Words
preposition
HELPNOTE For the special uses of with in phrasal verbs, look at the entries for the verbs. For example bear with sb/sth is in the phrasal verb section at bear.
1 in the company or presence of sb/sth:
She lives with her parents. * I have a client with me right now. * a nice steak with a bottle of red wine
2 having or carrying sth:
a girl with (= who has) red hair * a jacket with a hood * He looked at her with a hurt expression. * They're both in bed with flu. * a man with a suitcase
3 using sth:
Cut it with a knife. * It is treated with acid before being analysed.
4 used to say what fills, covers, etc. sth:
The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes. * Sprinkle the dish with salt.
5 in opposition to sb/sth; against sb/sth:
to fight / argue / quarrel with sb * to play tennis with sb * at war with a neighbouring country * I had an argument with my boss.
6 concerning; in the case of:
Be careful with the glasses. * Are you pleased with the result? * Don't be angry with her. * With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem.
7 used when considering one fact in relation to another:
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. * It's much easier compared with last time.
8 including:
The meal with wine came to $20 each. * With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day.
9 used to show the way in which sb does sth:
He behaved with great dignity. * She sleeps with the window open. * Don't stand with your hands in your pockets.
10 because of; as a result of:
She blushed with embarrassment. * His fingers were numb with cold.
11 because of sth and as it happens:
The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. * Skill comes with practice.
12 in the same direction as sth:
Marine mammals generally swim with the current.
13 used to show who has possession of or responsibility for sth:
The keys are with reception. * Leave it with me.
14 employed by; using the services of:
She acted with a touring company for three years. * I bank with the HSBC.
15 showing separation from sth/sb:
I could never part with this ring. * Can we dispense with the formalities?
16 in spite of sth:
With all her faults I still love her.
17 used in exclamations:
Off to bed with you! * Down with school!
IDIOMS
be with me / you (informal) to be able to understand what sb is talking about:
Are you with me? * I'm afraid I'm not quite with you.
be with sb (on sth) to support sb and agree with what they say:
We're all with you on this one.
with it (informal)
1 knowing about current fashions and ideas
SYNTRENDY:
Don't you have anything more with it to wear?
2 understanding what is happening around you
SYNALERT:
You don't seem very with it today.
with that (written) straight after that; then:
He muttered a few words of apology and with that he left.
