Without Meaning and Definition
Without
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪθɒt/
Part of Speech
Pronoun, Adverb
Definition
Something that is not present or exists; lacking something; in the absence of something.
Examples
- She wore a dress without a jacket.
- He made the cake without sugar.
Synonyms
- Lacking
- Absent
Antonyms
- With
- Present
Etymology
The word “Without” originated from Old English “wit(h)utan”, which means “outside” or “beyond”.
Usage Notes
Without can be used as both a pronoun and an adverb. As a pronoun, it is often used to describe the absence of something, while as an adverb, it is used to indicate the absence of something from a specific action.
Cultural References
Without has been used in various contexts in popular culture, including song titles, book titles, and movie titles.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Without a care
- To be without something
Related Words or Phrases
- In
- Absent
- Lacking
Collocations
- Without a doubt
- Without a word
- Without fail
Frequency of Use
Without is a commonly used word in everyday language, with a frequency of approximately 1.5% in written English.
Common Misspellings
- Widout
- Withot