with
She went to the store with her friend.
Her friend accompanied her to the store.
accompanied by or in the company of someone or something
He traveled with his family to Europe.
His family accompanied him on the trip to Europe.
She made coffee with milk.
Milk was added to the coffee.
Often used to indicate accompaniment or inclusion.
having or involving someone or something as a necessary or usual part
The job comes with a lot of responsibility.
The job includes a lot of responsibility.
She has a car with a sunroof.
Her car includes a sunroof.
Used to describe something that is included or associated with another thing.
using or involving someone or something as a means or instrument
He fought with a sword.
He used a sword in the fight.
She spoke with a strong accent.
Her speech involved a strong accent.
Used to describe the means or instrument used in an action.
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Common Collocations
'With' is often used with verbs like 'agree', 'deal', 'cope', and 'comply'.
Formal vs. Informal
In formal writing, 'with' is preferred over 'along with' or 'together with'.
Gold Rule
Accompaniment
Use 'with' to indicate someone or something that accompanies another.
Inclusion
Use 'with' to describe something that is included or associated with another thing.
Word Origin
Old English 'mid' (with) and 'wiþ' (against), from Proto-Germanic 'withra' (against). The modern form 'with' emerged in Middle English.
Usage Notes
The preposition 'with' is versatile and can indicate accompaniment, inclusion, or means. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts.