With
/wɪð/noun
A preposition indicating association, companionship, or connection.
Did you know?The word 'with' traces back to Old English, where it was used to signify not just companionship but also power in unity, hinting at ancient communal rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wiḱ-
“to separate or divide, indicating connection through contrast.”
Old English
Old English
wið
“against, in opposition to, or in the company of.”
Middle English
Middle English
withe
“against, with, signifying association.”
Modern English
English
with
“a preposition denoting connection or accompaniment.”