in the way of vs with

in the way of

prep
  • In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. 

  • Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. 

  • In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. 

with

prep
  • In regard to. 

  • Against. 

  • In the company of; alongside, close to; near to. 

  • Having, owning. 

  • In addition to; as an accessory to. 

  • Using as an instrument; by means of. 

  • Used to add supplemental information, especially to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence. 

  • Prompted by (a certain emotion). 

  • Keeping up with; understanding; following along. 

  • Affected by (a certain emotion or condition). 

  • In the employment of. 

  • In support of. 

adv
  • Along, together with others, in a group, etc. 

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