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preposition

wi-ˈt͟hau̇t How to pronounce without (audio)
Definition of withoutnext
1
as in wanting
not having spent two days without food

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2
as in beyond
out of the reach or sphere of a goal without our grasp

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without

2 of 3

adverb

as in outside

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without

3 of 3

noun

as in sticks

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Recent Examples of without
Preposition
Here, Dell’Orco held an official meet-and-greet with the press in January after his debut collection without the late founder, offering continuity, while adding a colorful and youthful touch to the lineup. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Green Bay was 0-6 without the All-Pro pass rusher, including a playoff loss to Chicago. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Incidental findings are small abnormalities that are doing no harm and would not have been discovered without a scan. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 For people without underlying risk factors, COVID infections are not outright dangerous but remain deeply unpleasant, Guest and Chin-Hong say. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without
Recent Examples of Synonyms for without
  1. beyond
  2. outside
  3. country
  4. out
  5. outdoors
Preposition
  • February 19 – March 20 Something new may be calling you beyond your usual environment.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Trump’s imaginings of castle-like defenses on the Potomac move beyond mere bad taste to a place of genuine weirdness.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of beyond
Adverb
  • Investigators did not reveal whether the two victims were inside a home or outside when they were shot.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The eulogy led to applause both in the church and among crowds listening outside.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of outside
Noun
  • That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to prohibit persecution.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Subsequent intermittent attacks between the two countries have coincided with higher domestic gas prices due to disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of country
Adverb
  • The zipper helps keep the pillowcase on your pillow, and germs out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The chemical is known to slowly kill trees from the inside out.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
Adverb
  • The houndstooth pattern, crafted with wool and cotton-blend, was wholly reminiscent of the Scottish highlands where the print originated, ideal for a day outdoors walking the grounds in early autumn.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kate saw firsthand how time spent outdoors and a connection with nature can play a meaningful role in supporting wellbeing, particularly for people working towards addiction recovery.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of outdoors

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“Without.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/without. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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