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    without
    /wɪðˈaʊt/

    preposition

    • 1. in the absence of: "he went to Sweden without her" Similar unaccompanied byunescorted byin the absence ofOpposite with
    • 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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  2. Learn the meaning and usage of the preposition or adverb without, which means 'not having or doing something, or lacking something'. See sentences, synonyms, idioms and grammar tips.

  3. Learn the preposition, adverb, conjunction, and noun forms of without, and see synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use without in a sentence and explore related phrases and entries.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and examples of the word without, a preposition, adverb, noun, and conjunction. Compare with within and find synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

  7. Learn the meaning and usage of the preposition and adverb without, which means 'not having or doing something, or lacking something'. See sentences, synonyms, idioms and grammar tips.

  8. 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.