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without

 

[ wɪˈðaʊt ]

Preposition / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

in the absence of

used to indicate that someone or something is not present or included

Synonyms

devoid of, lacking, sans

Examples of usage

  • he left without saying goodbye
  • I can't imagine life without you
Context #2 | Adverb

not having or doing something

used to say that someone does not have or do something, or that something does not happen

Synonyms

deprived, empty-handed, unaided

Examples of usage

  • he wanted to go but found himself without a ticket
  • they were left without any food

Translations

Translations of the word "without" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem

🇮🇳 बिना

🇩🇪 ohne

🇮🇩 tanpa

🇺🇦 без

🇵🇱 bez

🇯🇵 なしで

🇫🇷 sans

🇪🇸 sin

🇹🇷 olmadan

🇰🇷 없이

🇸🇦 بدون

🇨🇿 bez

🇸🇰 bez

🇨🇳 没有

🇸🇮 brez

🇮🇸 án

🇰🇿 сыз

🇬🇪 გარეშე

🇦🇿 olmadan

🇲🇽 sin

Etymology

The word 'without' originated from the Old English word 'wiðutan', which is a combination of 'wið' (against) and 'utan' (outside). Over time, the word evolved to its current form and usage in Middle English. 'Without' has been a common preposition and adverb in English for centuries, used to indicate absence or lack of something.

See also: notwithstanding, with, within.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #93, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.