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- Dictionarywithout/wɪðˈaʊt/
preposition
- 1. in the absence of: "he went to Sweden without her" Similar Opposite
- 2. outside: archaic, literary "the barbarians without the gates"
adverb
- 1. outside: archaic, literary "the enemy without"
conjunction
- 1. without it being the case that: archaic, dialect "he won't be able to go without we know it"
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not having or doing (something), or not having the use or help of (someone or something): He came out without a coat. He looks younger without the moustache. Thanks for your help – I couldn’t have done it without you.
The meaning of WITHOUT is outside. How to use without in a sentence. outside; —used as a function word to indicate the absence or lack of something or someone…
Without definition: with the absence, omission, or avoidance of; not with; with no or none of; lacking. See examples of WITHOUT used in a sentence.
If one thing happens without another thing, or if you do something without doing something else, the second thing does not happen or occur. He was offered a generous pension provided he left without a fuss.
1. a. Not having; lacking: a family without a car. b. Not accompanied by; in the absence of: volunteered without hesitation; spoke without thinking. 2. At, on, to, or toward the outside or exterior of: standing without the door. n. An outer position, place, or area: a threat to security that came from without. conj. Regional.
not having or doing something, or lacking something: I left without my umbrella. You look nice without makeup. He went without my knowledge. I couldn't have done it without you. She's strong without being bossy. It's OK to start without me. formal He's not without (= he does have some) good qualities.
preposition. /wɪˈðaʊt/ not having, experiencing or showing something. They had gone two days without food. He found the place without difficulty. She spoke without much enthusiasm. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
