Meanings
present singular third person is with · participle present being with · past was with · past were with · participle past been with
- euphemistictransitiveTo have sex with.
We dated for almost a year, but I've never been with him.
Synonyms: go to bed with
- transitiveTo date or be boyfriend/girlfriend with.
I've been with her for almost a year now.
Synonyms: go out with, go steady, go with
- transitiveTo agree with someone.
I came in here disagreeing, but I've changed my mind, and now I'm with you on this.
Synonyms: me too, take the point
- transitiveTo understand someone's point or intention.
I'm sorry; I'm not with you on this point.
Synonyms: take the meaning, take the point
- slang or African-American VernacularTo be down with (something); believe in, like, or espouse.
You know I ain't with using drugs.
1 more example
You like robbing banks? Nah, I ain't with that.
Synonyms & antonyms
verbTo have sex with.
verbTo agree with someone.
verbTo understand someone's point or intention.
Cite this entry
be with. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/be%20with
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