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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.
1. : on the outside : externally. 2. : with something lacking or absent. has learned to do without. without. 3 of 4. conjunction. chiefly dialectal. : unless.
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.
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.
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.
5 days ago · Lacking something. Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.
