with
2 antonyms and opposites of with, grouped by meaning.
Preposition — In the company of; alongside.
Antonyms
Etymology
From Old English wiþ, which originally meant "against" or "opposite" — its meaning shifted over time in Middle English to mean "together with," replacing the older word "mid."
Full origin of with →Frequently asked questions
What does “with” mean?
The word “with” means in the company of; alongside. In plain terms, together with, using, or having — one of English's most common connecting words.
How do you pronounce “with”?
“With” is pronounced wihth (/wɪθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “with” in a sentence?
Here is “with” used in a sentence: “She went to the concert with her sister.”
What is another word for “with”?
Words with a similar meaning to “with” include w/, c̄, alongside, holding, having and including.
What is the opposite of “with”?
The opposite of “with” — its antonyms — are without and against.
What part of speech is “with”?
“With” is a preposition.
Where does the word “with” come from?
The word “with” comes from Old English. From Old English wiþ, which originally meant "against" or "opposite" — its meaning shifted over time in Middle English to mean "together with," replacing the older word "mid.".
Is “with” a common word?
“With” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between "with" and "by" when describing how something is done?
"With" names the tool or instrument someone uses: "she cut the rope with a knife." "By" names the doer in passive sentences ("the rope was cut by Sarah") or a general method or means: "travel by train", "pay by card."
Can you end a sentence with "with"?
Yes. Ending a sentence with a preposition such as "with" is grammatically acceptable and often the most natural phrasing: "She needed someone to travel with." The old prohibition is a style superstition rather than a rule of English grammar.
Does "with" make a subject plural, as in "The teacher with her students"?
No. A phrase added by "with" (or "along with", "together with") does not change subject-verb agreement: "The teacher, with her students, is planting a garden." To make a genuinely plural subject, join the nouns with "and": "The teacher and her students are planting a garden."
Is it "agree with" or "agree to"?
You "agree with" a person, opinion, or statement: "I agree with you." You "agree to" a plan, proposal, or request, meaning you consent to it: "they agreed to the terms." "Agree on" is used for a matter people settle together: "we agreed on a date."