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without

/wɪθˈʌʊt/

adverb

Meaning

  • Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

  • Lacking something.

    "Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without."

  • In prostitution: without a condom being worn.

preposition

Meaning

  • Outside of, beyond.

    "The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within."

  • Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.

    "It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat."

  • Not doing or not having done something.

    "He likes to eat everything without sharing."

Synonyms

-free,
-less,
lacking,
outwith,
sans,
w/o

conjunction

Meaning

  • Unless, except (introducing a clause).