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Wɪˈðaʊt Preposition Days Food Found Place Difficulty Spoke

Word3 without
WordType (preposition)
Phonetic /wɪˈðaʊt/ /wɪˈðaʊt/
Example
  • they had gone two days without food.
  • he found the place without difficulty.
  • she spoke without much enthusiasm.
  • don't go without me.
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without

(preposition)/wɪˈðaʊt/ /wɪˈðaʊt/
  1. not having, experiencing or showing something
    • They had gone two days without food.
    • He found the place without difficulty.
    • She spoke without much enthusiasm.
  2. not in the company of somebody
    • Don't go without me.
  3. not using or taking something
    • Can you see without your glasses?
    • Don't go out without your coat.
  4. not doing the action mentioned
    • 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)
    • The party was organized without her knowing anything about it.

    Word Origin

    • Old English withūtan ‘on the outside’.
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