Which one is correct?
"accompanied by" or "accompanied with"?

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accompanied by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'Accompanied by' is the standard phrase to use when describing someone or something that is together with another person or thing.

Examples:

  • The singer was accompanied by a pianist during the performance.
  • The children were accompanied by their parents on the field trip.

Alternatives:

  • accompanied with
  • accompanied by means of
  • accompanied by using
  • accompanied by utilizing
  • accompanied by employing

accompanied with

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

'Accompanied with' can also be used to describe someone or something that is together with another person or thing, but it is less common than 'accompanied by'.

Examples:

  • The meal was accompanied with a glass of wine.
  • The presentation was accompanied with a handout.

Alternatives:

  • accompanied by
  • accompanied by means of
  • accompanied by using
  • accompanied by utilizing
  • accompanied by employing
Both 'accompanied by' and 'accompanied with' are correct, but 'accompanied by' is more commonly used in English. 'Accompanied by' is the standard phrase to use when describing someone or something that is together with another person or thing.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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