With

Pronunciation: /wɪð/

Definitions of with

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat pizza with my friends.

A2 She went to the store with her sister.

B1 I am studying English with a tutor.

B2 The project was completed on time with the help of the team.

C1 The artist collaborated with other musicians on the album.

C2 The company is known for its innovative products, with a focus on sustainability.

Examples of with in a Sentence

formal She arrived at the event with her colleagues.

informal I'm going to the movies with my friends.

slang Let's hang out with the squad tonight.

figurative He faced the challenge with courage and determination.

Grammatical Forms of with

• past tense: withdrew
• plural: withs
• comparative: more with
• superlative: most with
• present tense: with
• future tense: will with
• perfect tense: have withed
• continuous tense: is withing
• singular: with
• positive degree: with
• infinitive: to with
• gerund: withing
• participle: withed

Origin and Evolution of with

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'with' originated from the Old English word 'wið', which means against or opposite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of 'with' evolved to indicate association or accompaniment, rather than opposition.