without
word
/wɪˈðaʊt/, /wɪˈθaʊt/
wi-THOWT or wi-DHOWT
/wɪðˈaʊt/
wi-DHOWT
Definition
Used to say that something is not present or does not exist in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common preposition used in diverse contexts. Often followed by nouns or pronouns. Careful: don't confuse with 'within' (inside). Frequent phrases: 'without a doubt,' 'without delay.' Mainly formal or neutral tone, but widely used in everyday speech.
Spanish: sinPortuguese (BR): semPortuguese (PT): semChinese (Simplified): 没有 - 无Chinese (Traditional): 沒有 - 無Hindi: बिनाArabic: بدونBengali: ছাড়াRussian: безJapanese: 〜なしで - 〜がない状態でVietnamese: không có - mà khôngKorean: 없이Turkish: -sız - -siz - olmadanUrdu: کے بغیرIndonesian: tanpa
Example Sentences
I can't live without my phone.
basic
Please do it without any mistakes.
basic
He finished the project without any help.
natural
I can't imagine life without music.
natural
He answered all the questions without hesitation.
natural
She went to school without her backpack.
basic