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I Red Wine Preposition Wɪð Wɪθ Lives Parents

Word3 with
WordType (preposition)
Phonetic /wɪð/ /wɪθ/
Example
  • she lives with her parents.
  • i have a client with me right now.
  • a nice steak with a bottle of red wine
  • a girl with (= who has) red hair
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(preposition)/wɪð/ /wɪθ/
  1. in the company or presence of somebody/something
    • She lives with her parents.
    • I have a client with me right now.
    • a nice steak with a bottle of red wine
  2. having or carrying something
    • a girl with (= who has) red hair
    • a jacket with a hood
    • He looked at her with a hurt expression.
    • They're both in bed with flu.
    • a man with a suitcase
  3. using something
    • Cut it with a knife.
    • It is treated with acid before being analysed.
  4. used to say what fills, covers, etc. something
    • The bag was stuffed with dirty clothes.
    • Sprinkle the dish with salt.
  5. in opposition to somebody/something; against somebody/something
    • to fight with somebody
    • to play tennis with somebody
    • at war with a neighbouring country
    • I had an argument with my boss.
  6. in connection with; in the case of
    • Be careful with the glasses.
    • Are you pleased with the result?
    • Don't be angry with her.
    • With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem.
  7. used to show the way in which somebody does something
    • He behaved with great dignity.
    • She sleeps with the window open.
    • Don't stand with your hands in your pockets.
  8. used when considering one fact in relation to another
    • She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has.
    • It's much easier compared with last time.
  9. including
    • The meal with wine came to $20 each.
    • With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day.
  10. used to show who has possession of or responsibility for something
    • The keys are with reception.
    • Leave it with me.
  11. employed by; using the services of
    • She acted with a touring company for three years.
    • I bank with HSBC.
  12. because of; as a result of
    • She blushed with embarrassment.
    • His fingers were numb with cold.
  13. because of something and as it happens
    • The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset.
    • Skill comes with practice.
  14. in the same direction as something
    • Marine mammals generally swim with the current.
  15. showing that something/somebody has been separated from something/somebody
    • I could never part with this ring.
    • Can we dispense with the formalities?
  16. despite something
    • With all her faults I still love her.
  17. used in exclamations
    • Off to bed with you!
    • Down with school!
  18. to support somebody and agree with what they say
    • We're all with you on this one.
  19. to be able to understand what somebody is talking about
    • Are you with me?
    • I'm afraid I'm not quite with you.
  20. understanding what is happening around you
    • SYNONYM alert
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/alert_1
    • You don't seem very with it today.
  21. knowing about current fashions and ideas
    • SYNONYM trendy
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/trendy_1
    • Don't you have anything more with it to wear?
  22. straight after that; then
    • He muttered a few words of apology and with that he left.

    Word Origin

    • Old English, probably a shortening of a Germanic preposition related to obsolete English wither ‘adverse, opposite’.
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