WITH


Meaning of WITH in English

preposition

1

BAD : I finally opened the can with using a screwdriver.

GOOD : I finally opened the can by using a screwdriver.

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To explain 'how' something is achieved, use by doing sth (NOT with ): 'The thieves got into the house by climbing through the kitchen window.'

Compare: 'I finally opened the can with a screwdriver.'

2

See CAR 2 (↑ car ), TAXI (↑ taxi )

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