without
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/wɪθˈʌʊt/
English
Definitions
adverb
- Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
- Lacking something.“Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.”
- In prostitution: without a condom being worn.
preposition
- Outside of, beyond.“The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within.”
- Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.“It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat.”
- Not doing or not having done something.“He likes to eat everything without sharing.”
conjunction
- Unless, except (introducing a clause).