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with

with

∞ 1.0
Because a situation exists at the same time
  • adposition
  • /wɪð/
: con
  • She always feels more confident with a supportive friend by her side.
  • associated with
  • with respect to
  • coincide with

Where do I even start with this, Kirk?

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Examples

  • Suppose I let you off with a warning this time.

    Double Indemnity (1944)

  • So we'll see what happens with that going forward.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • So let me keep going with this function.

  • Start with fear, start with pain, start with doubt.

  • I just wanted to say that growing up with this guy was no walk in the park.

    Unfavorable Odds (2022)

  • Well, why don't we start with why bread matters?

    ZOE

  • And that's what's happening with you and I.

    Ed Mylett

  • The project will progress more smoothly with everyone contributing their ideas.

  • You should make your decisions with careful consideration of the consequences.

Synonyms

what with
vswith
102 6.7

To give reasons that together explain why something happens

is used more generally to note a concurrent circumstance implying cause

Idioms

with us
∞ 1.0

Being present with our group now or still alive

nothing to do with
∞ 2.3

Not involved with a person or thing

what's with
  • Informal
739 7.9

Ask why something is happening or seems strange

done with
  • Informal
498 2.6

No longer involved with something after finishing or losing interest

to begin with
246 2.3

At the start before anything else happens

what with
102 6.7

To give reasons that together explain why something happens

with a smile
100 1.0

In a friendly way while smiling

fed up with
  • Informal
81 3.9

Feeling annoyed or bored because something has gone on too long

in common with
73 2.1

Is similar to other people or things

a lot to do with
70 3.4

Be closely connected to something or happen because of it

at war with
69 3.9

In serious conflict with someone or something

with bare hands
65 3.5

Using only your hands and no tools or weapons

with any luck
  • Informal
43 3.5

If everything goes well

way with
40 4.8

A natural skill for dealing with people or animals

disappointed with
40 2.0

Feeling sad because something does not meet your hopes

with a bang
  • Informal
37 5.1

In an exciting way that attracts a lot of attention

unfamiliar with
31 4.1

Not knowing much about something

in bed with
  • Literature
30 8.6

Secretly working with someone to do wrong or gain unfair advantage

fraught with
26 6.3

Full of problems or danger

to play with fire
  • Informal
26 5.8

To take a big risk that can cause harm

with eyes closed
  • Informal
24 4.9

To do something easily without thinking because you trust or know it well

taken with
  • Informal
21 7.1

Feeling a strong liking for someone or something, often very quickly

with conviction
20 4.6

In a way that shows strong belief and confidence

with child
  • Archaic
20 6.0

Carrying a baby before birth

with flying colors
20 3.4

Someone does something very successfully

all over with
  • Informal
18 2.8

Finished and no longer happening

with a vengeance
  • Informal
17 6.7

Very strongly and with a lot of energy

with eyes open
17 5.4

Acting while fully aware of what could go wrong

no longer with us
17 7.5

A polite phrase to say someone is dead or something no longer exists

to come with the territory
  • Informal
17 4.3

To be a normal and unavoidable part of a job or situation

in harmony with
17 3.7

Agreeing with someone or fitting well with something

to go out with a bang
  • Informal
14 6.0

End something in a memorable and exciting way

in concert with
13 3.5

Working together with others to reach the same goal

to pass with flying colors
13 3.2

To do very well in a test or task, often easily

to fight fire with fire
  • Informal
12 5.3

To use the same harsh methods as someone who attacks you

kill two birds with one stone
  • Informal
10 3.7

To do two things at once with one action

with one voice
10 3.7

A group of people all agree and speak or act together

to wipe the floor with
  • Informal
9 7.5

To beat someone completely in a game or contest

off with someone's head
  • Offensive
9 9.9

Command to cut off a person's head as punishment

with a flourish
8 5.7

Do something in a showy way to get attention

with every breath
7 5.7

Trying very hard and never giving up

green with envy
  • Informal
7 4.5

Feeling very jealous because someone has something you want

what's the story with
  • Informal
7 8.2

To ask for information about a person or situation

with a fine-tooth comb
7 4.2

Look through something very carefully to find small mistakes

with an iron fist
7 7.7

In a very strict and harsh way to control people

with an eye towards
  • UK
7 5.2

To plan or act while thinking about a future goal

to sleep with one eye open
  • Informal
7 7.9

Stay half awake and watch for danger while you sleep because you are afraid

with bells on
  • Informal
6 8.0

Very eager and happy to join in

with kid gloves
  • Informal
6 7.3

To treat someone very carefully so you do not upset them

to sleep with the fishes
  • Offensive
6 9.9

To be killed and thrown into water by criminals, often said as a joke

to play well with others
  • Informal
6 3.2

To work well with other people in a team

with everything
6 2.1

Includes all the usual toppings and sides on a dish

Compounds

together with
292 1.0

With someone or something else

packed with
89 2.5

Full of many people or things

synonymous with
39 6.0

Closely linked to something so people think they are the same

stocked with
29 3.7

Has enough of the things you need

rich with
22 3.3

Containing a lot of something, like emotion or taste

way with words
15 5.0

Skill at speaking or writing in a pleasant, convincing way

friends with benefits
  • NSFW
11 7.4

Friends who have sex but are not a romantic couple

date with destiny
7 7.6

A very important event that decides the future for a person or country

beast with two backs
  • NSFW
1 9.9

A literary phrase meaning two people having sex together

chick with a dick
  • Slur
1 9.9

An insulting slang phrase for a person who lives as a woman but has male body parts

help with digestion
1 3.0

Something that makes food break down in your stomach

friend with benefit
  • NSFW
1 8.4

A person you have sex with but are not in a romantic relationship with

bratwurst with kraut
1 4.9

A German dish of grilled or fried sausage served with pickled cabbage

friendship with benefits
  • NSFW
1 7.3

Two friends who have sex but are not a romantic couple

war with meme
  • Texting
1 8.5

An online fight using funny pictures or videos to mock and influence others

Lady with the Lamp
1 8.0

A famous English nurse who cared for soldiers at night and carried a lamp during the Crimean War

breach of trust with fraudulent intent
  • UK
9.9

A crime of illegally taking money or things someone gave you to look after and keeping them for yourself

motion with variable acceleration
  • Specialized
7.7

Movement where speed changes by different amounts over time

mopery with intent
  • Informal
9.9

A joking name for foolish, aimless behavior

mopery with intent to gawk
  • Informal
9.9

An act of standing in public and staring at people without purpose

ground ball with eyes
  • Jargon
9.1

A ball hit on the ground that moves unexpectedly and is hard to field

rat with wings
  • Offensive
9.8

An annoying person or thing that keeps coming back

state with limited recognition
8.8

An area that runs its own government but most countries do not accept it as a country

weaponed with
8.8

Having tools or devices for attack and defense

Surface Forms

with main

Etymology

With comes from the old English wið, and you can think of it as two things happening 'together' at the same time. So, with introduces the situation or circumstance that exists alongside another event.