with

  • preposition 1 accompanied by. 2 in the same direction as. 3 possessing; having. 4 indicating the instrument used to perform an action or the material used for a purpose. 5 in opposition to or competition with. 6 indicating the manner or attitude in which a person does something. 7 indicating responsibility. 8 in relation to. 9 employed by. using the services of. affected by (a particular fact or condition). indicating separation or removal from something.

  — PHRASES be with someone informal follow someone’s meaning. with it informal 1 up to date or fashionable. 2 alert and comprehending.

  — ORIGIN Old English.

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