How do you use "with" in a sentence?

I went to the park with my friend. She spoke with great confidence. Cut the bread with a sharp knife.

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Q: What does "with" mean?

Accompanied by; having or possessing; using The preposition 'with' indicates accompaniment, possession, manner, or instrument. It expresses relationships between people, describes characteristics, and shows how something is done. 'With' appears in many common expressions and collocations in everyday English.

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Meaning: Accompanied by; having or possessing; using

和...一起，用，带有

con

〜と一緒に、〜で、〜を持って

~와 함께, ~로, ~을 가지고

The preposition 'with' indicates accompaniment, possession, manner, or instrument. It expresses relationships between people, describes characteristics, and shows how something is done. 'With' appears in many common expressions and collocations in everyday English.

「with」表示陪伴、拥有、方式或工具。它表达人与人之间的关系、描述特征，并展示事情是如何完成的。「with」出现在日常英语的许多常见表达和搭配中。

La preposición «with» indica acompañamiento, posesión, manera o instrumento. Expresa relaciones entre personas, describe características y muestra cómo se hace algo. «With» aparece en muchas expresiones comunes y colocaciones en el inglés cotidiano.

「with」は同伴、所有、方法、または道具を示します。人と人との関係を表し、特徴を説明し、物事がどのように行われるかを示します。「with」は日常英語の多くの一般的な表現やコロケーションに現れます。

전치사 'with'는 동반, 소유, 방법, 도구를 나타냅니다. 사람 간의 관계를 표현하고, 특징을 묘사하며, 어떤 일이 어떻게 이루어지는지를 보여줍니다. 'with'는 일상 영어에서 많은 표현과 연어에 사용됩니다.

Examples

I went to the park with my friend.
我和朋友去了公园。
Fui al parque con mi amigo.
友達と公園に行きました。
친구와 함께 공원에 갔습니다.
She spoke with great confidence.
她充满自信地说话。
Habló con gran confianza.
彼女は自信を持って話しました。
그녀는 큰 자신감을 가지고 말했습니다.
Cut the bread with a sharp knife.
用锋利的刀切面包。
Corta el pan con un cuchillo afilado.
鋭いナイフでパンを切ってください。
날카로운 칼로 빵을 자르세요.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'wið', originally meaning 'against' or 'opposite'. Its modern meaning of 'accompaniment' developed during Middle English, while the 'against' sense largely disappeared.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal