without — not having or including something; in the absence of
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: not having or including something; in the absence of
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪˈðaʊt/
Example Sentences
- He went to the beach without sunscreen and turned into a lobster.
- I can work without breaks, but I can't work without snacks.
- Without proper preparation, the presentation was a disaster.
without
PREPOSITION[/wɪˈðaʊt/]
not having or including something; in the absence of
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'wiðūtan', a compound combining 'wið' (against) and 'ūtan' (outside). Originally meaning 'on the outside' or 'from without', the word evolved semantically over time to express negation or absence, acquiring its modern sense of 'lacking' or 'deprived of'.
Breakdown
wið- (against) + -ūtan (outside). The compound initially expressed spatial position but developed into a preposition denoting privation or exclusion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He went to the beach without sunscreen and turned into a lobster.”
“I can work without breaks, but I can't work without snacks.”
“Without proper preparation, the presentation was a disaster.”
“She left without saying goodbye.”
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