without
/wɪˈðaʊt/
lacking
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- 1.
Not having or not including something; in the absence of something.
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I can't live without music.
I can't live without music.
He went to the store without his wallet.
He went to the store without his wallet.
The presentation was successful without any technical issues.
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How do you pronounce without?
without is pronounced [/wɪˈðaʊt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does without mean?
without means "lacking". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is without?
without is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with without?
Example: "I can't live without music." — used to mean "lacking".
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