W/o Meaning and Definition
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W/o
W/o
Pronunciation
/wō/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A W/o is an abbreviation for “without”, meaning something that lacks or does not have a specified quality or attribute.
Etymology
The word “W/o” is an abbreviation of the English preposition “without”, which originated from Old English “wiþ(out), wiþ(e) nan” (without anything).
Usage Notes
W/o is often used in written communication, such as in labels, instructions, or headings, to indicate the absence of a specific characteristic or attribute.
Cultural References
W/o has been used in various contexts, such as in product labeling (e.g., “W/o Artificial Flavors”) or in titles of books and songs.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “W/o a doubt”
- “W/o fail”
Related Words or Phrases
- Without
- Lacking
- Absent
Collocations
- W/o further ado
- W/o question
Frequency of Use
W/o is a common abbreviation in modern language, particularly in written communication.
Common Misspellings
- Wo
- We
- With out