Definition and meaning of English word "without"
without
/wɪθˈaʊt/
Meaning
PrepositionOutside of, beyond.
How to use
The preposition 'without' is typically used in formal and written English to indicate absence or exclusion. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'without' with 'with', leading to incorrect sentences such as 'I went to the store without my wallet' (meaning I went without my wallet) versus 'I went to the store with my wallet' (meaning I had my wallet).
🇬🇧 English
without
Example
I can't live without my phone.
The door is open without a key.
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Common phrases
- without fail— without fail
- without notice— without notice
- without precedent— without precedent
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Frequency rank: #632 in English
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What does the English word "without" mean?▼
The English word "without" means "without" in English.
How do you pronounce the English word "without"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Without something means not having it or not using it." (which translates as "without").
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