without

preposition
UK: /wɪˈðaʊt/
US: /wɪˈðaʊt/

  1. Not having or including something.

    1. I drink my coffee without sugar. [ ] [ ]
    2. We were without water for three days after the storm, so we left the town. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to show that something is not affected or changed by something.

    1. He left without saying goodbye to anyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. She can complete this project without any help, because she's professional. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

minus
without adverb

  1. Lacking something; not having something.

    1. I left my keys without my phone. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had to face the harsh winter without adequate shelter and supplies. [ ] [ ]

  2. Outside.

    1. The rain was pouring without, so we stayed inside. [ ] [ ]
    2. He ventured without despite the warnings of a severe thunderstorm brewing. [ ] [ ]
without idiom

  1. Used to say that something will definitely not happen.

    1. I would without question help him. [ ] [ ]
    2. Without a doubt, she is the best candidate for the job, because she has experience. [ ] [ ]
without conjunction

  1. Unless; if not.

    1. Without your help, I will fail. [ ] [ ]
    2. Without significant investment in renewable energy, we risk irreversible climate change. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "without" in English means: Not having or including something., Used to show that something is not affected or changed by something..

The phonetic transcription of "without" is /wɪˈðaʊt/ in British English and /wɪˈðaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "without": minus.

Example usage of "without": "I drink my coffee without sugar.". More examples on the page.