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."

Synonyms of without

Words with a similar meaning to without:

• lacking
• missing
• absent
• minus

Antonyms of without

Words with the opposite meaning to without:

• with
• including

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