Withy vs. With — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Withy and With
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Withy
A withy or withe is a strong flexible willow stem, typically used in thatching and for gardening. Several species and hybrid cultivars of willows (often known as osiers) are grown for withy production; typical species include Salix acutifolia, Salix daphnoides, Salix × mollissima, Salix purpurea, Salix triandra, and Salix viminalis.The term is also sometimes used to describe any type of flexible rod used in rural crafts such as hazel or ash.
With
Accompanied by (another person or thing)
A nice steak with a bottle of red wine
Withy
Made of or as flexible as withes; tough.
With
Having or possessing (something)
A flower-sprigged blouse with a white collar
Withy
Wiry and agile.
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With
Indicating the instrument used to perform an action
Cut the fish with a knife
Treatment with acid before analysis
Withy
A rope or band made of withes.
With
In opposition to
A row broke out with another man
Withy
A long flexible twig, as that of an osier.
With
Indicating the manner or attitude in which a person does something
The people shouted with pleasure
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Withy
A tree or shrub having such twigs.
With
Indicating responsibility
Leave it with me
Withy
(archaic) Flexible, like a withe.
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In relation to
My father will be angry with me
Withy
An osier (Salix viminalis), a type of willow.
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Employed by
She's with the Inland Revenue now
Withy
A long flexible twig of the osier; a withe.
With
In the same direction as
Marine mammals generally swim with the current
Withy
A withe. See Withe, 1.
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Indicating separation or removal from something
To part with one's dearest possessions
Their jobs could be dispensed with
Withy
Made of withes; like a withe; flexible and tough; also, abounding in withes.
The stream is brimful now, and lies high in this little withy plantation.
With
In the company of; accompanying
Did you go with her?.
Withy
Strong flexible twig
With
Next to; alongside of
Stood with the rabbi.
Sat with the family.
With
Having as a possession, attribute, or characteristic
Arrived with bad news.
A man with a moustache.
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Used as a function word to indicate accompanying detail or condition
Just sat there with his mouth open.
A patient with a bad back.
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In a manner characterized by
Performed with skill.
Spoke with enthusiasm.
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In the performance, use, or operation of
Had trouble with the car.
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In the charge or keeping of
Left the cat with the neighbors.
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In the opinion or estimation of
If it's all right with you.
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In support of; on the side of
I'm with anyone who wants to help the homeless.
With
Of the same opinion or belief as
He is with us on that issue.
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In the same group or mixture as; among
Planted onions with the carrots.
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In the membership or employment of
Plays with a jazz band.
Is with a publishing company.
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By the means or agency of
Eat with a fork.
Made us laugh with his jokes.
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By the presence or use of
A pillow stuffed with feathers.
Balloons filled with helium.
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In spite of
With all her experience, she could not get a job.
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In the same direction as
Sail with the wind.
Flow with the river.
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At the same time as
Gets up with the birds.
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In regard to
We are pleased with her decision. They are disgusted with the status quo.
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Used as a function word to indicate a party to an action, communicative activity, or informal agreement or settlement
Played with the dog.
Had a talk with the class.
Lives with an aunt.
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In comparison or contrast to
A car identical with the one her sister just bought.
With
Having received
With her permission, he left. I escaped with just a few bruises.
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And; plus
My books, with my brother's, make a sizable library. We had turkey with all the trimmings.
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Inclusive of; including
Comes to $29.95 with postage and handling.
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In opposition to; against
Wrestling with an opponent.
With
As a result or consequence of
Trembling with fear.
Sick with the flu.
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So as to be touching or joined to
Coupled the first car with the second.
Linked arms with their partners.
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So as to be free of or separated from
Parted with her husband.
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In the course of
We grow older with the hours.
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In proportion to
Wines that improve with age.
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In relationship to
At ease with my peers.
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Being the partner of in a romantic relationship
In April, I will have been with my husband 24 years.
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As well as; in favorable comparison to
She could sing with the best of them.
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According to the experience or practice of
With me, it is a question of priorities.
With
Used as a function word to indicate close association
With the advent of the rockets, the Space Age began.
With
As company; along
We're going to the movies. Are you coming with?.
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Against.
He picked a fight with the class bully.
With
In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.
He went with his friends.
With
In addition to; as an accessory to.
She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar.
With
Used to add supplemental information, especially to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
Jim was listening to Bach with his eyes closed.
The match result was 10-5, with John scoring three goals.
With a heavy sigh, she looked around the empty room.
Four people were injured, with one of them in critical condition.
With their reputation on the line, they decided to fire their PR team.
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In support of. redundant to be with#English?
We are with you all the way.
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In regard to.
There are a number of problems with your plan.
What on Earth is wrong with my keyboard?
He was pleased with the outcome.
I'm upset with my father.
With
(obsolete) To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.
Slain with robbers
With
Using as an instrument; by means of.
Cut with a knife
I water my plants with this watering can. This is the watering can I water my plants with.
Find what you want instantly with our search engine.
They dismissed the meeting with a wave of their hand.
Speak with a confident voice.
With
(obsolete) Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.
With
Having, owning.
It was small and bumpy, with a tinge of orange.
With
Affected by (a certain emotion or condition).
Speak with confidence.
He spoke with sadness in his voice.
The sailors were infected with malaria.
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Prompted by (a certain emotion).
Overcome with happiness
Green with envy; flushed with success
With
In the employment of.
She's was with Acme for twenty years before retiring last fall.
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Keeping up with; understanding; following along.
That was a lot to explain, are you still with me?
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(US) Along, together with others, in a group, etc.
Do you want to come with?
With
Alternative form of withe
With
See Withe.
With
With denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like.
With
To denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; - equivalent to against.
Thy servant will . . . fight with this Philistine.
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To denote association in respect of situation or environment; hence, among; in the company of.
I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you.
Pity your own, or pity our estate,Nor twist our fortunes with your sinking fate.
See where on earth the flowery glories lie;With her they flourished, and with her they die.
There is no living with thee nor without thee.
Such arguments had invincible force with those pagan philosophers.
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To denote a connection of friendship, support, alliance, assistance, countenance, etc.; hence, on the side of.
Fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee.
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To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; - sometimes equivalent to by.
That with these fowls I be all to-rent.
Thou wilt be like a lover presently,And tire the hearer with a book of words.
[He] entertained a coffeehouse with the following narrative.
With receiving your friends within and amusing them without, you lead a good, pleasant, bustling life of it.
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To denote association in thought, as for comparison or contrast.
Can blazing carbuncles with her compare.
With
To denote simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
With that she told me . . . that she would hide no truth from me.
With her they flourished, and with her they die.
With this he pointed to his face.
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To denote having as a possession or an appendage; as, the firmament with its stars; a bride with a large fortune.
