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with

"With" is one of the most common prepositions in English, and you will see it everywhere! It has a handful of core meanings that are all worth knowing. Here are the most important ones.

1prepositiontogetherness / company

This is the most common use of 'with'. When you do something alongside another person or thing, you use 'with'. Think of it as showing that two things are together in the same place or activity.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She went to the cinema with her friend.

I always drink my coffee with milk.

He lives with his parents.

2prepositionusing a tool or means

When you use something to do a job — a tool, an ingredient, a body part — you say you do it 'with' that thing. It shows HOW something is done.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She cut the bread with a knife.

He painted the wall with a big brush.

I opened the door with my key.

3prepositionhaving / carrying a quality or feature

You can use 'with' to describe someone or something by mentioning a feature they have. It works like saying 'who has' or 'that has'.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

The man with the red hat is my uncle.

She is looking for a flat with a balcony.

They need a candidate with good communication skills.

4prepositionfigurativecause or reason (feeling or condition)

Sometimes 'with' explains WHY someone feels or behaves a certain way. It connects a feeling or physical state to its cause.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

She was shaking with fear.

His face turned red with embarrassment.

The children were jumping with excitement.

5prepositionin relation to / regarding

When you want to say that something concerns or involves a particular person or topic, you can use 'with'. It is similar to saying 'regarding' or 'in the case of'.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

What is wrong with the engine?

I am very pleased with your progress.

Be careful with that glass — it is fragile.

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