With

/wɪð/ or /wɪθ/ preposition

Definition

Used to show being together, having something, or using something. It can also show how something is done or what it contains.

Etymology

From Old English 'wiþ', originally meaning 'against' or 'toward.' Over time, its meaning shifted toward association and accompaniment.

Kelly Says

It’s surprising that 'with' once leaned more toward 'against' than 'together.' This flip shows how relationships—physical and social—can be seen as both meeting and opposing.

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