| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be with [biː wɪð] | to support or agree with someone |
Other meanings
- to be in a romantic relationship with someone
- to be physically present with someone; to accompany someone
- to be occupied or involved with someone (e.g., caring for)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be with"
- I am with you on that.
- She is with him — they started dating last month.
- They were with us the whole afternoon.
- Are you with me on this plan?
- He is with the children while I run errands.
Features of Using "be with"
Used commonly to express agreement or support (for example, "I am with you" = "I agree with you" or "I support you"). It also frequently describes relationships — romantic or otherwise — when someone "is with" another person. Context determines meaning: in informal speech "with" often signals backing or shared opinion, while in neutral contexts it may simply mean physical presence or accompaniment. The phrase is followed by a noun or pronoun (a person or people) and does not take a direct object in the sense transitive verbs do.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be away
to be absent or not at home
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be on
to take place
be over
to have finished
be behind
to be late or delayed
be for
to support or favor something
be out
to be absent or not at home
be into
to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone
be out of
to have no more of something
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be up
to be awake; not sleeping
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be off
to leave or depart
be along
to arrive soon
be through
to have finished something
be up to
to be doing something (often secretly or mischievously)
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