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1without

preposition with·out \wi-ˈthat, -ˈthat\

: not having or including (something)

—used to say that someone is not with or is not involved with another person or group

: not using (something specified)

Full Definition of WITHOUT

1
:  outside
2
—used as a function word to indicate the absence or lack of something or someone <fight without fear> <left without him> <looks without seeing>
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Origin of WITHOUT

Middle English withoute, from Old English withūtan, from with + ūtan outside, from ūt out — more at out
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to WITHOUT

Synonyms
absent, minus, sans, wanting
Antonyms
within

Rhymes with WITHOUT

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2without

adverb

: not having something

Full Definition of WITHOUT

1
:  on the outside :  externally
2
:  with something lacking or absent <has learned to do without>

First Known Use of WITHOUT

before 12th century

3without

conjunction

Definition of WITHOUT

chiefly dialect
:  unless <you don't know about me without you have read a book — Mark Twain>

First Known Use of WITHOUT

14th century

4without

noun

Definition of WITHOUT

:  an outer place or area <came from without>

First Known Use of WITHOUT

15th century
WITHOUT Defined for Kids

1without

preposition with·out \with-ˈat, with-\

Definition of WITHOUT for Kids

1
:  not accompanied by or showing <Don't leave without your key.> <He spoke without thinking.>
2
:  completely lacking <They're without hope.>
3
:  4outside 1 <They stood without the castle gates.>
4
:  not using something <Do the math without a calculator.>

2without

adverb

Definition of WITHOUT for Kids

1
:  on the outside
2
:  not having something <You need to learn to do without.>

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