Synonyms of without

without 1 of 3

preposition

wi-ˈt͟hau̇t 

1

as in wanting

not having

spent two days without food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wanting
• absent
• minus
• sans

2

as in beyond

out of the reach or sphere of

a goal without our grasp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beyond
• outside
• except
• outside of

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• within
• inside

without

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

Related Words

• outside
• out
• outdoors
• alfresco

Dissimilar Words

• in
• inside
• within
• indoors

without

3 of 3

noun

as in sticks

Related Words

• outside
• sticks
• country
• frontier
• bush
• backwoods
• desert
• hinterland
• wasteland
• wilderness
• up-country
• waste
• open
• open air
• outdoors
• out-of-doors
• barren
• nature
• badland
• wild

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of without

Preposition

This allows the electrode to use both charge carriers without letting proton reactions interfere with zinc-ion storage. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Confirm the details, ask one clear question, and keep everyone informed without overexplaining. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026

Martin County objected and entered a final order affirming Theobald’s suspension without pay and termination. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, leaving a trace of hydration without residue. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing without

• without a hitch
• without ado