How to use and why to use the Preposition 'with' 2

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 describe a person’s characteristics (असलेल्या गोष्टीसाठी)
How to use:
We use with to describe features, qualities, or characteristics.
Why to use:
It helps provide additional details about someone or something.
Examples:
• The man with a beard is my uncle.
• दाढी असलेला माणूस माझा काका आहे.
• (With describes his physical characteristic.)

• A girl with curly hair won the race.
• कुरळे केस असलेल्या मुलीने शर्यत जिंकली.
• (With tells us about her hair type.)

2. To show support or agreement (समर्थन / सहमती दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use with when agreeing with someone.
Why to use:
It helps show unity or alignment with an idea.
Examples:
• I am with you on this decision.
• मी या निर्णयात तुझ्या सोबत आहे.
• (With shows agreement.)

• Are you with me or against me?
• तू माझ्या बाजूने आहेस का माझ्या विरोधात?
• (With asks whether the person supports or opposes.)

3. To describe involvement or participation (सहभाग दर्शवण्यासाठी)
How to use:
We use with to show that someone is part of an activity or event.
Why to use:
It helps indicate participation.
Examples:
• She is working with a famous company.
• ती एका प्रसिद्ध कंपनीसोबत काम करत आहे.
• (With shows involvement in work.)

• He is performing with a dance group.
• तो एका नृत्य गटासोबत प्रदर्शन करत आहे.
• (With indicates participation in the performance.)

4. To show possession (असलेल्या गोष्टीसाठी)
How to use:
We use with to describe what a person or thing has.
Why to use:
It helps provide more information about a person or object.
Examples:
• The boy with a red cap is my cousin.
• लाल टोपी असलेला मुलगा माझा चुलत भाऊ आहे.
• (With shows what the boy has.)

• The house with a swimming pool looks beautiful.
• स्विमिंग पूल असलेले घर सुंदर दिसते.
• (With describes a feature of the house.)

5. To express means of transport (प्रवासाच्या साधनांसाठी)
How to use:
We use with to show how someone is traveling.
Why to use:
It helps indicate the people or things involved in transportation.
Examples:
• She traveled with her family by car.
• ती आपल्या कुटुंबासोबत कारने प्रवास केला.
• (With shows that she was accompanied by her family while traveling.)

• I came with my friend on a bike.
• मी माझ्या मित्रासोबत बाईकवर आलो.
• (With indicates that the speaker was not alone but traveled with a friend.)

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.