- not having, experiencing or showing something
- They had gone two days without food.
- He found the place without difficulty.
- She spoke without much enthusiasm.
- not in the company of somebody
- Don't go without me.
- not using or taking something
- Can you see without your glasses?
- Don't go out without your coat.
- not doing the action mentioned
- without doing something He left without saying goodbye.
- You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
- Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment)
- without somebody doing something The party was organized without her knowing anything about it.
Word OriginOld English withūtan ‘on the outside’.
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