with-

a combining form of with, having a separative or opposing force: withstand; withdraw.

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Nearby words

with reference to, with the best of them, with the best will in the world, with the exception of, with the gloves off, with-, withal, withdraw, withdrawal, withdrawal symptom, withdrawal symptoms

Origin of with-

Middle English, Old English. See with

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