English · Phrasal verb Attested

be with

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have sex with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Quan hệ tình dục với.

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We dated for almost a year, but I've never been with him.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To date or be boyfriend/girlfriend with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi hẹn hò hoặc là bạn trai/gái

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To agree with someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đồng ý với ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “be with” mean?

To have sex with.

Is “be with” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.