with
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A1
/wɪð/
accompanied by
Etymology
Etymology Information
'with' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wiþ,' where 'wiþ' meant 'against' or 'opposite.'
Historical Evolution
'wiþ' changed from Old English word 'wiþ' and eventually became the modern English word 'with'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against' or 'opposite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accompanied by' or 'in relation to.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Preposition 1
accompanied by; in the company of.
She went to the party with her friends.
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