without
gb/wɪðˈaʊt/ us/wɪðˈaʊt/
A1
Inglés
~ 300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
preposition
A1
relation
1
not having or lacking
Used to say that someone or something is not present or not included.
Patrón de uso:
without [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'without' with 'unless', but 'unless' means 'if not' and is used for conditions, not absence.
Sinónimos
lacking (More formal and often used as an adjective.)
|
minus (Informal or mathematical tone, less common in general speech for absence.)
Antónimos
with (Indicates the presence or inclusion of something.)
Colocaciones
without a doubt
|without a word
|without hesitation
|without warning
|without permission
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She left without her keys.
- I can’t imagine life without music.
- He spoke for ten minutes without taking a break.
- They managed without any help from us.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I went out without my phone.
- She cooked dinner without salt.
- He left without saying goodbye.
- We finished the work without help.
adverb
B1
property
2
in a lacking state
In a way that does not have something.
Sinónimos
lackingly (Rare and formal, not common in daily speech.)
Antónimos
with (Indicates the presence of something.)
Colocaciones
go without
|live without
Temas
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- We had to go without for several days.
- He cannot live without her.
- They worked without for months before being paid.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I can’t live without my dog.
- She went without for two days.
- We can’t work without tools.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
without
AFI
GB/wɪðˈaʊt/
US/wɪðˈaʊt/
Sílabas y acento
without (1 sílaba)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: without
- Plural: withouts
Familia de palabras
Forms
withouts
noun
Negative and opposite forms
with
preposition A1
Expresiones
go without saying
1/ɡˈoʊ wɪðˈaʊt sˈeɪɪŋ/
idiom
be obvious; need no explanation
To be so clear or obvious that you do not need to say it.
Ejemplos
- It goes without saying that you must wear a helmet.
- It goes without saying that we appreciate your help.
without question
1/wɪðˈaʊt kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
undoubtedly; unquestionably
Used to say something is true and there is no doubt about it.
Ejemplos
- He is without question the most talented singer here.
- This is, without question, the best pizza in town.
without warning
1/wɪðˈaʊt wˈɔɹnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
suddenly; unexpectedly
Happening suddenly and when you do not expect it.
Ejemplos
- The storm came without warning.
- He quit his job without warning.
without warning
1/wɪðˈaʊt wˈɔɹnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
With no advance notice
suddenly, with no chance to prepare
Ejemplos
- The fire alarm went off without warning.
- Without warning, the horse bolted across the field.
- The company changed the schedule without warning.
without a doubt
1/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
certainly; definitely
Used to say you are sure about something.
Ejemplos
- Without a doubt, she is the best player on the team.
- Without a doubt, she is the most talented singer here.
- He will win, without a doubt.
- He is without a doubt the right person for the job.
without a doubt
2/wɪðˈaʊt ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
With full certainty
Used to say you are completely sure about something.
Ejemplos
- Without a doubt, this is the best meal I've ever had.
- He is without a doubt the most talented player here.
without fail
1/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Always happens without exception
Always happens, every time, without exceptions.
Ejemplos
- He calls his mother every Sunday without fail.
- The train arrives at 8:30 without fail.
without fail
2/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
Happens every single time
Always happens; no exceptions.
Ejemplos
- She calls me every Sunday without fail.
- The bus arrives at 8:00 without fail.
without fail
3/wɪðˈaʊt fˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
always; every single time
Always happens or is done, no matter what.
Ejemplos
- She calls me every Sunday without fail.
- The bus arrives at 8 a.m. without fail.