Phrasal verb
be with
Meanings
to understand or follow what someone is saying or what is happening
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to be in the same place as someone; to accompany someone
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Definition
“Be with” most commonly means to understand what someone is saying or doing.
“Be with” is used to say you understand someone’s explanation, idea, or situation. It often appears in conversations when a speaker checks that the listener is following. It can also be used to say you are physically in the same place as someone, depending on context.
Examples
- I’m with you so far, but the last step is confusing.
- Are you with me, or should I explain it again?
- He wasn’t with the group when we arrived at the museum.
- She’s with her sister at the airport right now.
- They stayed with their coach during the tournament.
Common mistake
Learners often say “I am agree” instead of “I’m with you” to express understanding or support.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.