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