How to use and why to use the Preposition 'with' 1

How to use and why to use the Preposition 'with'

The preposition 'with' is used to show association, instrument, manner, cause, possession, participation, and agreement. It connects different parts of a sentence to provide additional information.
Below are different ways with is used in daily life, along with explanations and Marathi translations.

1. To show association or togetherness (सह/बरोबर)
How to use:
We use with when someone is accompanied by another person or thing.
Why to use:
It helps describe who or what is present with the subject.

Examples:
• I went to the market with my mother.
• मी माझ्या आईसोबत बाजारात गेलो.
• (With shows that the speaker was not alone but accompanied by their mother.)

• He is playing with his friends.
• तो आपल्या मित्रांसोबत खेळत आहे.
• (With indicates that his friends are part of the activity.)

2. To indicate a tool or instrument (च्या साहाय्याने / ने)
How to use:
We use with to show that an action is performed using a particular object.
Why to use:
It helps specify what tool or instrument was used for the action.

Examples:
• She wrote the letter with a blue pen.
• तिने पत्र निळ्या पेनने लिहिले.
• (With shows the pen was used for writing.)

• He cut the vegetables with a knife.
• त्याने चाकूने भाज्या कापल्या.
•(With indicates that a knife was used to cut the vegetables.)

3. To indicate manner or feeling (भावना / प्रकार दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use with to describe how an action is done.
Why to use:
It helps express emotions, attitude, or the way something happens.

Examples:
• She answered the question with confidence. तिने प्रश्नाचे आत्मविश्वासाने उत्तर दिले.
• (With describes the way she answered.)

• The child looked at me with curiosity. मुलगा कुतूहलाने माझ्याकडे पाहत होता.
(With expresses the emotion in his look.)

4. To indicate content or material (मध्ये / सह)
How to use:
We use with when something contains or is made of something else.
Why to use:
It helps specify what an object includes.

Examples:
• The bowl is filled with rice. वाटी तांदळाने भरलेली आहे.
(With shows what is inside the bowl.)

• She decorated the cake with cream and cherries. तिने केक क्रीम आणि चेरीने सजवला.
(With describes the things used for decoration.)

5. To indicate reason or cause (मुळे/ने)
How to use:
We use with to show what caused something to happen.

Why to use:
It helps explain why something is happening.

Examples:
• He was shivering with cold. तो थंडीने कापत होता.
(With indicates that cold was the reason for his shivering.)

• Her eyes were filled with tears. तिच्या डोळ्यात अश्रू भरले होते.
(With shows that tears were the reason her eyes were full.)

Conclusion
The preposition with is an essential word in English that helps connect ideas by showing association, tools, manner, cause, possession, support, and participation. Using with correctly makes sentences clear and meaningful in daily conversations.