Used to show being together, having something, or using something. It can also show how something is done or what it contains.
From Old English 'wiþ', originally meaning 'against' or 'toward.' Over time, its meaning shifted toward association and accompaniment.
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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