Using Prepositions in the English Language proper use

Using Prepositions in the English Language proper use of “with”

Definition With – preposition • 1. accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy. • 2. in some particular relation to (especially implying interaction, company, association, conjunction, or connection): I dealt with the problem. She agreed with me. • 3. characterized by or having: a person with initiative. • 4. (of means or instrument) by the use of; using: to line a coat with silk; to cut with a knife. • 5. (of manner) using or showing: to work with diligence. Source: dictionary. com

Common Uses • Accompaniment He went with me. • Means/Agent He chased the bear with a stick. • Manner She ate with a fork. Source: Hunter College Reading/Writing Center

Common Phrases • agree with To concur/be in agreement The boss agreed with the employee’s suggestion. • argue with To disagree vocally I used to argue with my siblings. • content with To accept/be happy The old man was content with his life.

Common Phrases (continued) • in accordance with To adhere to something/To obey The judge ruled in accordance with the law. • provide with To make something available She provided the hikers with water • to be angry with (someone) To have anger directed at someone My teacher was angry with me when I didn’t come to class.