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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

English usage - to be with

I was asked if the meaning of "to be with a company" is the same as to work for it. For example: "I'm with the FBI". Is it the same as "I work for the FBI ?"

Thank you.
  

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Hi, Yes, that's the usual meaning. Clive

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Hi,

Yes, that's the usual meaning.

Clive
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"To be with"

Hi, Clive

Thank you very much for the reply. Just one more question: what's more informal, "to be with a company" or "to work for a company?"

Can I use either of them in any situation?

I thank you in advance.
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Hi,

To be with' is a bit more informal, and more common in speech.

Clive
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