The word with is a preposition and conveys meanings such as “together in the same place as” (e.g., “Keep it with you at all times”), “having/featuring” (e.g., “The one with the polka dots”), and “using” (e.g., “Crush the biscuits with a rolling pin”).
Its part of speech is always a preposition in standard modern English, unlike many other prepositions, which can often fulfil a variety of other grammatical functions (e.g., “for,” “on,” “in,” “to,” and “by”).
With examples in a sentenceI put it here with all the other travel documents.
Who did we see that movie with?
It’s a kind of cabaret with music, dance, and comedy.
The word on is typically a preposition. Function words like prepositions don’t convey very much meaning on their own. They express meaning as a result of their grammatical relationship with the other words in the sentence.
The word in is typically a preposition. Prepositions are function words rather than content words. Function words like prepositions don’t carry much meaning on their own, but convey meaning through their grammatical relationship with the other words in the sentence.
The simple past tense of catch is “caught” (e.g., “The police caught the suspect yesterday”). The past participle of the verb “catch” is also “caught” (e.g., “They have caught the suspect,” “He was caught trying to enter his apartment building”).
As well as “seize from the air with your hands,” the verb catch has other meanings such as “discover someone doing something forbidden” and “manage to hear something.”
Past tense of catch examples in a sentenceMikel threw her the key, and she casually caught it in one hand.
Gabriel found his presents; I caught him taking a peek.
The simple past tense of hurt is “hurt” (e.g., “I slipped and hurt my knee”). The past participle of the verb “hurt” is also “hurt” (e.g., “Have you hurt your knee?).
Past tense of hurt examples
Simple past tense
Past participle
My hand hurt at first, but the pain went away after a couple of days.
I’ve hurt my hand and I can’t type.
She had a skiing accident and hurt herself quite badly.
She had a skiing accident and was hurt quite badly.
The simple past tense of leave is “left” (e.g., “I left early because I had another appointment”). The past participle of the verb “leave” is also “left” (e.g., “I’ve left my umbrella at work”).
Past tense of leave examples
Simple past tense
Past participle
Martina left the party about an hour ago.
I think Martina has already left.
Someone left their violin on the train, so I told the conductor.
She just told the conductor that someone had left their violin on the train.
The simple past tense of hear is “heard” (e.g., “I heard a strange noise in the night”). The past participle of “hear” is also “heard” (e.g. “Have you heard the news?).
If you’ve heard from someone, it means they have contacted you. If you’ve heard of something or someone, it means you are aware of it or them.
Past tense of hear
Simple past tense form
Past participle form
I heard from Serena last week; she sent me a nice email.
I haven’t heard from Serena in a long time.
I heard what you said, but I didn’t understand it.
I’d never heard of geocaching before my daughter told me about it.
The simple past tense of eat is “ate” (e.g., “Somebody ate all the cupcakes I left in the kitchen”). The past participle of “eat” is “eaten” (e.g., “Somebody has eaten all the cupcakes”).
Past tense of eat examples
Simple past of eat
Past participle of eat
It was sunny, so I ate my lunch in the park.
It’s a good restaurant; I’ve eaten there a few times.
Who ate the last slice of pizza?
Have you ever eaten there before?
There was a free buffet, and I ate too much.
I’d never eaten there before.
We picked some figs from the trees and ate them for supper.
I left some seed out for the birds, but it was eaten by a squirrel.
Published on
February 26, 2025
by
Tom Challenger, BA
Revised on
March 27, 2025
Soft skills for a resume are the abilities that enable you to interact and communicate effectively with customers, clients, and coworkers. Soft skills are less “teachable” than hard skills because they’re closely tied to your personality and character. You typically develop these skills through practical experience rather than formal education.
