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Definition with in British English

with preposition

preposition
/wɪð/
1

if one person or thing is with another or does something with them, they are together or they do it together

Example

Hannah lives with her parents.

Example

I'll be with you in a moment.

Example

She was having lunch with the boss.

Example

a problem you should discuss with your teacher

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2

used for saying what possessions, qualities, or features someone or something has

2.1

used for saying what possessions, qualities, or features someone or something has

Example

a girl with red hair

Example

a room with a high ceiling

Example

The new prime minister is a man with little international experience.

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2.2

used for saying what someone is holding or carrying

Example

We saw Moore coming back with a drink in his hand.

Example

Servants would arrive with trays of tea.

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3

used for saying what is used for doing something

Example

Stir the mixture with a spoon.

Example

Selim sat up, wiping his eyes with his hand.

Example

Edward entertained me with stories of his travels.

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4

used for saying what person or thing you have a particular feeling towards

Example

Why are you angry with me?

Example

Feeling rather pleased with herself, Loretta went back to her office.

Example

We were disappointed with the court's decision.

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5

used for saying what feeling causes someone to react in a particular way

5.1

used for saying what feeling causes someone to react in a particular way

Example

His face was red with embarrassment.

Example

Diana was positively trembling with rage.

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5.2

used for saying what causes someone or something to be in a particular state

Example

The children were already weak with exhaustion.

Example

The air was thick with smoke.

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6

used for showing who you compete, fight, or argue against

Example

Don't argue with me.

Example

The war with France lasted for nearly 20 years.

Example

Banks are competing with each other in the property market.

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7

used for saying the qualities that someone shows or the feelings that they have when they do something

7.1

used for saying the qualities that someone shows or the feelings that they have when they do something

Example

He spoke with great confidence and charm.

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7.2

used for saying what sound or expression someone or something makes when they do something

Example

The car roared down the drive with a screech of tyres.

Example

'Are you enjoying yourself?' he asked with a friendly smile.

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7.3

used for saying what position someone's body is in when they do something

Example

Gordon was standing with his back to the window.

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7.4

used for saying how something starts, continues, or ends

Example

The story ends with the death of Jezebel.

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8

used for saying who you support

Example

Are you with us or against us?

Example

an MP who had voted with the Government for privatization

Example

I'll go along with whatever you think is best.

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9

because of the situation that exists

9.1

because of the situation that exists

Example

With all this uncertainty about jobs, it's difficult to make plans.

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9.2

in spite of the problems that exist

Example

With all its faults, democracy is still the best system we have.

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10

used for saying what is in or on something, for example what fills or covers it

Example

Fill the jug with boiling water.

Example

The hills were covered with snow.

Example

streets in Sorrento lined with orange trees

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Example

She shares her food with all the family.

Example

Most countries had already stopped trading with South Africa.

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12

moving in the same direction as the wind, current etc

Example

Their boat was drifting with the current.

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13

developing or improving as a result of something

13.1

developing or improving as a result of something

Example

Every player's performance will tend to improve with experience and training.

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13.2

changing as time passes

Example

The risk of developing cancer increases with age.

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13.3

used for saying what event makes something possible

Example

With the arrival of scientific advances, we have discovered the causes of most diseases.

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14

used for saying what a particular action or problem is related to

Example

There's nothing wrong with my eyesight.

Example

We're making good progress with our investigations.

Example

The trouble with car alarms is that they often go off accidentally.

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15

used for saying what kind of illness, injury, or problem is affecting you

Example

A number of people were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Example

She has been in bed with tonsillitis for a few days.

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16

used for saying what people, countries etc someone behaves towards in a particular way

Example

I was very friendly with the manager's secretary.

Example

US relations with Vietnam have improved recently.

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Definition with in British English

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