with
together with someone or something
used to say that people or things are together, in the same place, or doing something together.
having or containing something
used to say that someone or something has, includes, contains, or is marked by the thing mentioned.
using something to do something
used to show the tool, method, material, or body part used to do or make something.
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.
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.
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.
- Base: with
- Plural: withs
catch up with
6reach or reconnect after a gap
To reach the same level as someone, or to talk to someone after time apart.
- 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.
- I need to catch up with my classmates.
- I caught up with an old friend yesterday.
come up with
1Think of an idea or plan
To think of and suggest an idea, plan, or solution.
- She came up with a great proposal.
- Can you come up with a better answer?
come up with
2produce an idea or solution
To find or create an idea, answer, plan, or needed thing.
- 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.
- I came up with an idea for my project.
- We need to come up with a topic for our presentation.
come up with
7think of an idea
To find or create an idea or answer.
- 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?
- He came up with a good idea.
- I can’t come up with an answer right now.
deal with
1handle or be concerned with
To take care of something difficult or important.
- I’ll deal with the emails after lunch.
- The police are dealing with the incident.
- This chapter deals with climate change.
- Can you deal with this customer?
- The article deals with sleep problems.
get along with
1have a good relationship with someone
To be friendly and work well together with someone.
- I really get along with my coworkers.
- Do you get along with your neighbors?
get along with
4have a good relationship
To like someone enough to have a good relationship with them.
- 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.
- I get along with my classmates.
- He doesn’t get along with his roommate.
get away with
8avoid punishment or consequences
To do something bad or not allowed and not be punished for it.
- 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.
- You can’t get away with plagiarism.
- He got away with being late again.
go with
3choose or match
To choose something, or to look good together with something.
- I think I’ll go with the pasta.
- Which design should we go with?
- That blue tie goes well with your suit.
- I’ll go with the cheaper option.
- This bag goes with my coat.
keep up with
1Stay at same speed/level as someone/something
To move or progress at the same speed or level as someone or something else.
- I walk fast, so try to keep up with me.
- It's hard to keep up with all the latest news.
keep up with
5stay level or informed
To not fall behind someone, work, news, or changes.
- 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.
- I try to keep up with my English class.
- She can’t keep up with all her messages.
put up with
1Tolerate something unpleasant
To accept something bad without complaining.
- 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
7tolerate something unpleasant
To continue accepting something bad or annoying.
- 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?
- I can’t put up with the heat.
- He has to put up with noisy neighbors.