What's the difference between about and with?

About


Definition:

  • (prep.) Around; all round; on every side of.
  • (prep.) In the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place; by or on (one's person).
  • (prep.) Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
  • (prep.) Near; not far from; -- determining approximately time, size, quantity.
  • (prep.) In concern with; engaged in; intent on.
  • (prep.) On the point or verge of; going; in act of.
  • (prep.) Concerning; with regard to; on account of; touching.
  • (adv.) On all sides; around.
  • (adv.) In circuit; circularly; by a circuitous way; around the outside; as, a mile about, and a third of a mile across.
  • (adv.) Here and there; around; in one place and another.
  • (adv.) Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence, in quality, manner, degree, etc.; as, about as cold; about as high; -- also of quantity, number, time.
  • (adv.) To a reserved position; half round; in the opposite direction; on the opposite tack; as, to face about; to turn one's self about.

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With


Definition:

  • (n.) See Withe.
  • (prep.) With denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like.
  • (prep.) To denote a close or direct relation of opposition or hostility; -- equivalent to against.
  • (prep.) To denote association in respect of situation or environment; hence, among; in the company of.
  • (prep.) To denote a connection of friendship, support, alliance, assistance, countenance, etc.; hence, on the side of.
  • (prep.) To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; -- sometimes equivalent to by.
  • (prep.) To denote association in thought, as for comparison or contrast.
  • (prep.) To denote simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.
  • (prep.) To denote having as a possession or an appendage; as, the firmament with its stars; a bride with a large fortune.

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