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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

be with en · VERB

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. (euphemistic, transitive) To have sex with.
    • We dated for almost a year, but I've never been with him.
  2. (transitive) To date or be boyfriend/girlfriend with.
    • I've been with her for almost a year now.
  3. (transitive) To agree with someone.
    • I came in here disagreeing, but I've changed my mind, and now I'm with you on this.
  4. (transitive) To understand someone's point or intention.
    • I'm sorry; I'm not with you on this point.
  5. (qualifier:slang or African-American Vernacular) To be down with (something); believe in, like, or espouse.
    • You know I ain't with using drugs.
    • You like robbing banks? Nah, I ain't with that.

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
was with Tense=Past lexicographic
were with Tense=Past lexicographic
been with Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
being with Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
is with Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Synonyms

go with · go out with (to date) · go to bed with (to have sex with) · take the point (to understand someone's point) · take the meaning (to understand someone's point) · go steady (to date) · take the point (to agree with) · sleep with · go with (to date) · me too (to agree with)