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with(Preposition)
against
He picked a fight with the class bully.
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
in the company of; alongside, along side of; close to; near to:
He went with his friends.
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
in addition to; as an accessory to:
She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar.
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
in support of:
We are with you all the way.
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
as an instrument; by means of
cut with a knife
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
as nourishment, more recently replaced by on
Etymology: From with, from wiþ, a shortened form of wiþer, from wiþr-, from wi-tero-; from wi. Cognate with German and , Dutch , ved, vid. In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing mid, from mid. Cognate to Old-Frisian , Modern Frisian , Dutch and German .
with(Preposition)
Against.
He picked a fight with the class bully.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
He went with his friends.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
In addition to; as an accessory to.
She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Used to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
Jim was listening to Bach with his eyes closed.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
In support of.
We are with you all the way.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
In regard to.
There are a number of problems with your plan.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.
slain with robbers
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Using as an instrument; by means of.
cut with a knife
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Having, owning.
It was small and bumpy, with a tinge of orange.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Affected by.
Speak with confidence.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
Prompted by.
overcome with happiness
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
with(Preposition)
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With their reputation on the line, they decided to fire their PR team.
Etymology: From Middle English with, from Old English wiþ ("against, opposite, toward") , a shortened form of wiþer, from Proto-Germanic *wiþr- ("against") , from Proto-Indo-European *wi-tero- ("more apart") ; from Proto-Indo-European *wi ("separation") . Cognate with Old Frisian with ("against, again") , Old Saxon with ("against, again") , Dutch weder ("again") and weer ("again, opposite") , Low German wedder ("again, against, opposite") , German wider ("against") and wieder ("again") , Danish ved ("by, near, with") , Swedish vid ("by, next to, with") . In Middle English, the word shifted to denote association rather than opposition, displacing Middle English mid ("with") , from Old English mid ("with") , from Proto-Germanic *midi, cognate with Old-Frisian mith ("with") , Modern Frisian mei ("with") , Old Norse með ("with") , Icelandic með ("with") , Dutch met ("with") and German mit ("with") .
Webster Dictionary
With(noun)
see Withe
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
with denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; -- equivalent to against
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote association in respect of situation or environment; hence, among; in the company of
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote a connection of friendship, support, alliance, assistance, countenance, etc.; hence, on the side of
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; -- sometimes equivalent to by
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote association in thought, as for comparison or contrast
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
With
to denote having as a possession or an appendage; as, the firmament with its stars; a bride with a large fortune
Etymology: [OE. with, AS. wi with, against; akin to AS. wier against, OFries. with, OS. wi, wiar, D. weder, wer (in comp.), G. wider against, wieder gain, OHG. widar again, against, Icel. vi against, with, by, at, Sw. vid at, by, Dan. ved, Goth. wipra against, Skr. vi asunder. Cf. Withdraw, Withers, Withstand.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
With
n. Same as Withe.
With
with, prep. denoting nearness, agreement, or connection: by: in competition or contrast: on the side of: immediately after: among: possessing: in respect of, in the regard of: like: by, by means of, through: showing, using: from.—adv. Withal′, with all or the rest: likewise: moreover.—prep. an emphatic form of with.—With that, thereupon. [A.S. wið; Ice. við, Ger. wider. It absorbed the A.S. mid, with (Ger. mit).]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
with
An iron instrument fitted to the end of a boom or mast, with a ring to it, through which another boom or mast is rigged out and secured. Also, in mechanics, the elastic withe handles of cold chisels, set-tools, &c., which prevent a jar to the assistant's wrist.
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The numerical value of with in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
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The numerical value of with in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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