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Without
wəˈðaʊt
Extremely common
200 - 300
200 - 300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Without -
Lack or absence of something
Example: She went to the store without her wallet.
Usage: formal/informalContext: everyday situations
Note: Indicates something is missing or not present
Not accompanied by something or someone
Example: He traveled to Paris without his family.
Usage: formal/informalContext: travel, social events
Note: Used to indicate separation from a person or thing
In the absence of a particular condition or circumstance
Example: She managed to finish the project without any help.
Usage: formalContext: work, academic settings
Note: Expresses independence or self-sufficiency
Without's synonyms
lacking
Lacking means not having something that is needed or expected.
Example: The team is lacking experience in this area.
Note: Lacking is more specific and implies a sense of deficiency or insufficiency.
devoid
Devoid means entirely lacking or empty of.
Example: The room was devoid of any furniture.
Note: Devoid emphasizes a complete absence or emptiness.
bereft
Bereft means deprived of or lacking something, especially a non-material asset.
Example: The child felt bereft of love after losing his pet.
Note: Bereft often conveys a sense of loss or deprivation.
sans
Sans is a French word meaning without.
Example: She went to the party sans her usual entourage.
Note: Sans is a more literary or formal way to express 'without.'
destitute
Destitute means without the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter, or money.
Example: The family was destitute of food and shelter.
Note: Destitute conveys a sense of extreme poverty or lack.
Without expressions, common phrases
without a doubt
This phrase is used to emphasize that something is definitely true or certain.
Example: She is, without a doubt, the best candidate for the job.
Note: The phrase 'without a doubt' adds emphasis to the certainty of a statement compared to just saying 'without.'
without fail
This phrase means that something is done consistently and reliably, without exception.
Example: He always arrives at work on time without fail.
Note: The addition of 'fail' emphasizes the idea that there is no possibility of not doing something.
without further ado
This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen immediately or without any more delay.
Example: Let's begin the presentation without further ado.
Note: By adding 'further ado,' it suggests a sense of urgency or decisiveness compared to just saying 'without.'
without a hitch
This phrase means that something happened smoothly and without any problems or interruptions.
Example: The event went off without a hitch, and everyone had a great time.
Note: Adding 'a hitch' emphasizes the absence of any issues or obstacles in the process.
without a care in the world
This phrase describes someone who is carefree, relaxed, and not worried about anything.
Example: She danced without a care in the world, enjoying the music.
Note: It conveys a sense of complete freedom from concerns or responsibilities compared to just 'without.'
without reservation
This phrase means that there are no doubts or hesitations in expressing a positive opinion or endorsement.
Example: I recommend this restaurant without reservation; the food is excellent.
Note: By adding 'reservation,' it implies a strong endorsement or recommendation without any doubts or conditions.
without a second thought
This phrase indicates doing something immediately or without hesitation.
Example: He agreed to help without a second thought when she asked for assistance.
Note: It emphasizes the quick and decisive nature of the action compared to just 'without.'
Without everyday (slang) expressions
minus
Minus is typically used in a mathematical or informal sense to mean without something.
Example: I can meet you at 6, minus any delays.
Note: The association with mathematics adds a slight technical or precise connotation to 'minus' over 'without'.
short
Short implies lacking or running out of something, suggesting a need exists for the item in question.
Example: Can you pick up some milk on the way home? The fridge is running short.
Note: While 'without' denotes absence, 'short' emphasizes a current or impending shortage or deficiency.
void of
'Void of' means completely lacking or empty of something.
Example: The report was void of any substantial evidence.
Note: 'Void of' is more formal and emphasizes a thorough absence compared to the simplicity of 'without'.
devoid of
'Devoid of' expresses a complete lack or absence of a particular quality or attribute.
Example: Her speech was devoid of emotion, leaving the audience unmoved.
Note: Similar to 'void of,' 'devoid of' is more formal and highlights a total lack, often used in literary or critical contexts.
running low on
'Running low on' indicates that the supply or availability of something is decreasing and may soon be depleted or insufficient.
Example: We're running low on time. We need to hurry up.
Note: 'Running low on' adds a sense of urgency or imminent scarcity compared to a more general 'without'.
Without - Examples
I can't live without music.
She went to the party without her friends.
He managed to solve the problem without any help.
I can't imagine my life without you.
Without grammar
Without - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: without
Conjugations
Adverb (Adverb): without
Syllables, Separation and Stress
without Contains 2 syllables: with • out
Phonetic transcription: wi-ˈt͟hau̇t
with out , wi ˈt͟hau̇t (The red syllable is stressed)
Without - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
without: 200 - 300 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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