Betydelse av with på svenska

• 0 used to say that people or things are in a place together or are doing something together:

  • I was with Sylvia at the time.

  • He lives with his grandmother.

  • He's impossible to work with.

  • I'm going to France with a couple of friends.

  • Ingrid Bergman starred with Humphrey Bogart in the movie "Casablanca".

  • I left my books with Sandra.

  • Ice cream with your apple pie?

  • Mix the butter with the sugar and then add the egg.

  • I'll be with you (= I will give you my attention) in a second.

  • She's staying with her parents (= at their house) for a few months.

  • He's been with the department (= working in it) since 2010.

• 1 using something:

  • He was shot at close range with a pistol.

  • She wiped her lipstick off with a tissue.

  • Join the two pieces together with glue.

  • Please handle this package with care.

  • They set up a business with the help of a bank loan.

• 2 having or including something:

  • a tall woman with dark hair

  • He's married with three children.

  • They were divided into two groups, with no girls in one group and no boys in the other.

  • He spoke with a soft Irish accent.

  • We're an international company with offices in Paris, New York, and Sydney.

  • Two coffees please, one with milk and one without.

  • He arrived in Los Angeles with nothing but the clothes he was wearing.

  • He woke up with a terrible headache.

  • I was second in the race with a time of 14.2 seconds.

  • With a bit of luck, we should be back in time for dinner.

  • Both their children graduated with degrees in economics.

  • With best wishes from Charles.

  • With love, Roberta.

  • With your contribution, that makes a total of £45.

• 3 relating to or in the case of a person or thing:

  • How are things with you?

  • Russia has just drawn up a trade agreement with Norway.

  • This hasn't got anything to do with you (= this is not something you should be interested in).

  • The government's policies have not been popular with (= among) the voters.

  • He's very careless with his money.

  • She talked a lot about her relationship with Charlotte.

• 4 used to show what is on or in something:

  • She laid the table with the best china.

  • Her blouse was spattered with blood.

  • The room was littered with toys.

  • The trucks were laden with food and medicine.

  • She filled the jug up with cream.

• 5 because of or caused by someone or something:

  • He winced with pain.

  • I was trembling with fear.

  • She's been at home with a bad cold for the past week.

  • I can't work with all that noise going on.

  • Hopes were dashed in the war-torn capital with the news that no aid would be arriving that week.

  • With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes.

  • (What) with all the excitement and confusion, I forgot to say goodbye to her.

• 6 against something:

  • I ended up having an argument with her.

  • She has fought a constant battle with depression throughout her career.

  • The two countries went to war with one another over oil prices.

  • A truck had collided with a car.

• 7 used with words showing separation:

  • I'd rather not part with my cash.

  • He decided to put his failed marriage behind him and make a clean break with the past.

• 8 and, or followed by:

  • I'd like a steak and fries with apple pie for dessert.

  • $200 is payable immediately with a further $100 payable on delivery.

• 9 used in comparisons:

  • I have nothing in common with my brother.

  • This cake's very light compared with the last one you made.

• 10 supporting someone or something:

  • If you want to go for a promotion, I'll be with you all the way.

  • You have to decide where you stand on this issue - you're either with me or against me.

• 11 in the same direction as something:

  • The wind was with me on the home stretch and I ran well.

• 12 at the same rate or time as something:

  • This wine will improve with age.

  • Stopping distances for cars vary with the speed they are travelling at.

• 13 to understand what someone is saying:

  • You look puzzled - are you with me?

  • I'm sorry, I'm not with you.

• 14 despite something:

  • With all her faults, she's still a really good friend.

• 15 used to express a wish or instruction:

  • Away with you! (= Go away!)

  • Off to bed with you! (= Go to bed!)

  • On with the show! (= Let it continue.)

  • Down with school! (= We don't want/like it.)

• 16 used of people or things that are together or doing something together:

  • She’s in the kitchen with Dad.

  • He’s an impossible person to work with.

  • I think I’ll have some ice cream with my pie.

  • I’ll be with you (= I will give you my attention) in a moment.

  • She’s been with the magazine (= working for it) for two years.

• 17 using (something) or by means of (something):

  • I bought it with my gift certificate.

  • The label on the box says, "Handle with care."

  • He caught the crabs with a large net.

• 18 having or possessing (someone or something):

  • I’d like a room with an ocean view.

  • He’s married with three children.

  • The doctor spoke with a German accent.

  • We’re a multinational company with offices in London, Paris, and New York.

  • With a little luck, we should be back in time for dinner.

  • Both their children graduated with degrees in economics.

  • With your contribution, we have a total of $450.

• 19 relating to or in the case of (a person or thing):

  • How are things with you?

  • That has nothing to do with the subject.

  • Her books are popular with teenage girls.

  • He’s very careless with his money.

  • The trouble with this skirt is that it wrinkles too easily.

  • What’s the matter with her?

• 20 because of or caused by (something):

  • He was trembling with fear.

  • She’s at home with a bad cold.

  • His confidence was bolstered with the support of a lot of friends and relatives.

  • With all the excitement and confusion, I forgot to say goodbye to her.

• 21 against (something):

  • The company faces a long battle with the software giant.

  • I always end up arguing with him about politics.

• 22 supporting (someone or something):

  • If you want to go for a promotion, I’ll be with you all the way.

  • Where do you stand on this issue – are you with us or against us?

• 23 despite (something):

  • With all her faults, she’s still one of the best teachers we’ve ever had.

• 24 and; followed by:

  • I’d like a hamburger and French fries with a small salad.

  • Two hundred dollars is payable immediately, with a further $100 payable on delivery.