accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.
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in some particular relation to (esp. implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or connection): I dealt with the problem. She agreed with me.
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characterized by or having: a person with initiative.
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(of means or instrument) by the use of; using: to line a coat with silk; to cut with a knife.
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(of manner) using or showing: to work with diligence.
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in correspondence, comparison, or proportion to: Their power increased with their number. How does their plan compare with ours?
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in regard to: to be pleased with a gift.
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(of cause) owing to: to die with pneumonia; to pale with fear.
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in the region, sphere, or view of: It is day with us while it is night with the Chinese.
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(of separation) from: to part with a thing.
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against, as in opposition or competition: He fought with his brother over the inheritance.
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in the keeping or service of: to leave something with a friend.
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in affecting the judgment, estimation, or consideration of: Her argument carried a lot of weight with the trustees.
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at the same time as or immediately after; upon: And with that last remark, she turned and left.
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of the same opinion or conviction as: Are you with me or against me?
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in proximity to or in the same household as: He lives with his parents.
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(used as a function word to specify an additional circumstance or condition): We climbed the hill, with Jeff following behind.
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