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/wɪˈðaʊt/
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particlepreposition
not having, lacking, or not accompanied by someone or something
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English withūtan, from with meaning “against, away” and ūtan meaning “outside.”
Examples
I can't live without music.
He went outside without a coat.
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particlepreposition before a noun or gerund
not doing or experiencing the action mentioned
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English withūtan, from with meaning “against, away” and ūtan meaning “outside.”
Examples
She left without saying goodbye.
He answered without thinking.
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adverboutside; on or from the outside
Pronunciation
Etymology
From Old English withūtan, from with meaning “against, away” and ūtan meaning “outside.”
Examples
The house looked plain from without.
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