CEFR A1

without

preposition

Meaning

Not having or including something.

Examples

Can you live without your phone?
He left the house without his keys.

Synonyms: lacking, missing, absent, minus

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without (A1)

preposition

Pronunciation: /wɪˈðaʊt/

Definition

Not having or including something.

Examples

Can you live without your phone?
He left the house without his keys.
This cake is delicious without any sugar.

How to Use without

without a doubt (idiom): Certainly; with no uncertainty. — "She is without a doubt the best student in the class."
without question (idiom): Certainly; definitely. — "He is without question the most qualified candidate."
without fail (idiom): Always; without exception. — "He calls his mother every Sunday without fail."

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