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with

gb/wˈɪθ/ us/wˈɪθ/
A1 English
~ 100
-val/-vel, -s/-os/-es/-ös, -ból/-ből, -an/-en/-on/-ön, -va/-ve, -tól/-től, miatt, nélkül
A1
1
-val/-vel A1
Usage pattern:
with + person/people/animal/thing
I'm going to the concert with my sister.
A testvéremmel megyek a koncertre.
Do you want to come with us?
Szeretnél velünk jönni?
She still lives with her parents.
Learner examples
Come with me.
Gyere velem.
I went with Tom.
Tommal mentem.
He lives with his family.
Common mistake:
Use with, not by, when you mean being together with another person: say “I went with my friend,” not “I went by my friend.”
Meaning
together; accompanied by
Themes
core_vocabulary |daily_life |relationships
Definition

together with someone or something

used to say that people or things are together, in the same place, or doing something together.

A1
2
-val/-vel A1
-s/-os/-es/-ös A2
Usage pattern:
noun + with + feature/part/ingredient/content
They bought a house with a small garden.
Vettek egy házat kis kerttel.
I'd like a coffee with milk, please.
Egy kávét kérek tejjel.
The man with the red backpack is my brother.
Learner examples
She has a bag with wheels.
Van egy kerekes táskája.
I want tea with lemon.
Teát szeretnék citrommal.
The girl with glasses smiled.
Common mistake:
Do not use with as the main verb for possession in standard English. Say “She has blue eyes,” but “the girl with blue eyes.”
Meaning
having; containing
Themes
core_vocabulary |daily_life |food_drink
Definition

having or containing something

used to say that someone or something has, includes, contains, or is marked by the thing mentioned.

A1
3
-val/-vel A1
-ból/-ből A1
Usage pattern:
verb + with + tool/method/material/body part
Cut the bread with a sharp knife.
Vágd fel a kenyeret egy éles késsel.
You can pay with a credit card.
Fizethetsz bankkártyával.
The walls were painted with a water-based paint.
Learner examples
Write with a pencil.
Írj ceruzával.
Pay with your card.
Fizess a kártyáddal.
She opened the door with a key.
Common mistake:
For transport, English usually uses by: “by bus,” not “with bus.” For languages, use in: “in English,” not usually “with English.”
Meaning
using; by means of
Themes
core_vocabulary |daily_life |technology
Definition

using something to do something

used to show the tool, method, material, or body part used to do or make something.

A2
4
-val/-vel A1
Usage pattern:
verb/adjective/noun + with + person/thing
I need to speak with a doctor.
Beszélnem kell egy orvossal.
Do you agree with her decision?
Egyetértesz a döntésével?
He's always arguing with his brother.
Learner examples
Can I talk with you?
Beszélhetek veled?
I agree with you.
Egyetértek veled.
Don't fight with your sister.
Common mistake:
Prepositions after verbs and adjectives are often fixed. Say “agree with someone,” but “discuss something with someone.”
Meaning
in relation to; involved with
Themes
core_vocabulary |communication |relationships |work
Definition

relating to, dealing with, or interacting with someone or something

used to show the person or thing that someone has a connection, interaction, agreement, disagreement, problem, or involvement with.

A2
5
-val/-vel A2
-an/-en/-on/-ön A2
-va/-ve B1
Usage pattern:
with + noun phrase, especially with care/confidence/a smile/a laugh
Please handle the equipment with care.
Kérjük, óvatosan bánjon a berendezéssel.
He accepted the news with surprising calm.
Meglepő nyugalommal fogadta a hírt.
She looked at him with a smile.
Learner examples
Speak with confidence.
Beszélj magabiztosan.
He greeted us with a smile.
Mosolyogva üdvözölt minket.
Handle it with care.
Common mistake:
Use a noun after with in this pattern: say “with care” or “carefully,” not “with careful.”
Meaning
in a particular manner
Themes
core_vocabulary |communication |emotions
Definition

showing how someone does something

used with a noun to describe the way an action is done, or the expression, feeling, or action that accompanies it.

B1
6
-tól/-től A2
miatt A2
nélkül A2
Usage pattern:
with + noun phrase; with + noun/pronoun + adjective/-ing/past participle
Her hands were shaking with cold.
Reszketett a keze a hidegtől.
With so much traffic, we arrived late.
A nagy forgalom miatt későn érkeztünk.
With the deadline approaching, everyone stayed late.
Learner examples
She cried with joy.
Örömtől sírt.
With no money, he stayed home.
Pénz nélkül otthon maradt.
With rain coming, we left early.
Common mistake:
For direct reasons, because of is often clearer. With is common for feelings, physical states, and background situations: “shaking with fear,” “with prices rising.”
Meaning
because of; given the situation
Themes
core_vocabulary |emotions |daily_life
Definition

because of something, or in a situation where something is true

used to show the cause of a feeling or condition, or a situation that affects what happens.

Grammar
Dictionary form
with
IPA
GB/wˈɪθ/
US/wˈɪθ/
Syllables & stress
with (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (with)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: with
  • Plural: withs
Word family
Forms
withs noun
Related words
within preposition A2
Negative and opposite forms
without preposition A1
Expressions

catch up with

6
/kˈæt͡ʃ ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

reach or reconnect after a gap

To reach the same level as someone, or to talk to someone after time apart.

Examples
  • Run faster or you’ll never catch up with them.
  • After being sick, Maya worked hard to catch up with the rest of the class.
  • Let’s catch up with Sam this weekend.
Learner examples
  • I need to catch up with my classmates.
  • I caught up with an old friend yesterday.

come up with

1
/kˈʌm ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

Think of an idea or plan

To think of and suggest an idea, plan, or solution.

Examples
  • She came up with a great proposal.
  • Can you come up with a better answer?

come up with

2
/kˈʌm ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

produce an idea or solution

To find or create an idea, answer, plan, or needed thing.

Examples
  • Can anyone come up with a better title?
  • They came up with a plan to reduce costs.
  • We still need to come up with the money for the deposit.
Learner examples
  • I came up with an idea for my project.
  • We need to come up with a topic for our presentation.

come up with

7
/kˈʌm ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

think of an idea

To find or create an idea or answer.

Examples
  • We need to come up with a better plan.
  • She came up with a clever solution to the problem.
  • Can you come up with three examples by tomorrow?
Learner examples
  • He came up with a good idea.
  • I can’t come up with an answer right now.

deal with

1
/dˈil wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

handle or be concerned with

To take care of something difficult or important.

Examples
  • I’ll deal with the emails after lunch.
  • The police are dealing with the incident.
  • This chapter deals with climate change.
Learner examples
  • Can you deal with this customer?
  • The article deals with sleep problems.

get along with

1
/ɡˈɛt əlˈɔŋ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

have a good relationship with someone

To be friendly and work well together with someone.

Examples
  • I really get along with my coworkers.
  • Do you get along with your neighbors?

get along with

4
/ɡˈɛt əlˈɔŋ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

have a good relationship

To like someone enough to have a good relationship with them.

Examples
  • Do you get along with your new manager?
  • The two brothers don’t always get along with each other.
  • She gets along well with everyone on the team.
Learner examples
  • I get along with my classmates.
  • He doesn’t get along with his roommate.

get away with

8
/ɡˈɛt əwˈeɪ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

avoid punishment or consequences

To do something bad or not allowed and not be punished for it.

Examples
  • He cheated on the test and got away with it.
  • You won’t get away with lying to your boss.
  • I can wear jeans at work, but I can’t get away with shorts.
Learner examples
  • You can’t get away with plagiarism.
  • He got away with being late again.

go with

3
/ɡˈoʊ wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

choose or match

To choose something, or to look good together with something.

Examples
  • I think I’ll go with the pasta.
  • Which design should we go with?
  • That blue tie goes well with your suit.
Learner examples
  • I’ll go with the cheaper option.
  • This bag goes with my coat.

keep up with

1
/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

Stay at same speed/level as someone/something

To move or progress at the same speed or level as someone or something else.

Examples
  • I walk fast, so try to keep up with me.
  • It's hard to keep up with all the latest news.

keep up with

5
/kˈip ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

stay level or informed

To not fall behind someone, work, news, or changes.

Examples
  • It’s hard to keep up with all the changes at work.
  • Slow down—I can’t keep up with you.
  • He reads the news to keep up with current events.
Learner examples
  • I try to keep up with my English class.
  • She can’t keep up with all her messages.

put up with

1
/pˈʊt ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

Tolerate something unpleasant

To accept something bad without complaining.

Examples
  • I can't put up with this noise any longer.
  • She has to put up with a lot of stress at work.

put up with

7
/pˈʊt ˈʌp wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb

tolerate something unpleasant

To continue accepting something bad or annoying.

Examples
  • I can’t put up with this noise any longer.
  • She put up with a long commute for years.
  • Why do you put up with him being so rude?
Learner examples
  • I can’t put up with the heat.
  • He has to put up with noisy neighbors.
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