Basic Details
Word: With
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: Used to indicate that something is accompanied by, involves, or in the company of something or someone else.
Synonyms: Alongside, together, accompanied by
Antonyms: Without, apart from
Idioms and Phrases
- With flying colours: When someone completes something successfully and very well. Example: "She passed her exam with flying colours."
- To go with the flow: To accept a situation without trying to change it. Example: "When plans changed, he decided to go with the flow instead of getting upset."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I went to the park with my friends to play some games.
Example 2: She always carries her backpack with her when she goes to school.
Example 3: The cake was decorated with strawberries and whipped cream.
Fun Fact
The word "with" has Old English origins and comes from the word "wiþ," which meant "against" or "by." Over time, its meaning evolved to indicate companionship and inclusion.
Famous Quote
"Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much." - Helen Keller
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "with" mean?
a) In a different place
b) Accompanied by something or someone
c) Opposite of
d) Away from
Answer: b) Accompanied by something or someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "with"?
a) Without
b) Alongside
c) Against
d) Above
Answer: b) Alongside
3. Which sentence uses "with" correctly?
a) I like to eat breakfast without my family.
b) He walked with his dog in the park.
c) They went without pizza to the party.
d) She sang without her friends.
Answer: b) He walked with his dog in the park.
4. Which idiom means to accept a situation as it is?
a) With flying colours
b) Go with the flow
c) With a grain of salt
d) With open arms
Answer: b) Go with the flow
5. What is the opposite of "with"?
a) In
b) Among
c) Without
d) By
Answer: c) Without
