with

n. See Withe. prep. With denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. prep. To denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; -- equivalent to against. prep. To denote association in respect of situation or environment; hence, among; in the company of. prep. To denote a connection of friendship, support, alliance, assistance, countenance, etc.; hence, on the side of. prep. To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; -- sometimes equivalent to by. prep. To denote association in thought, as for comparison or contrast. prep. To denote simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence. prep. To denote having as a possession or an appendage; as, the firmament with its stars; a bride with a large fortune.