Without

Pronunciation: /wɪðˈaʊt/

Definitions of without

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, indicating location, direction, time, or the manner in which something is done

Example Sentences

A1 I can't imagine a world without music.

A2 She managed to finish the project without any help.

B1 He passed the exam without studying much.

B2 The team won the game without their star player.

C1 The company managed to succeed without compromising their values.

C2 She navigated through the complex situation without making any mistakes.

Examples of without in a Sentence

formal It is difficult to imagine a world without technology in this modern era.

informal I can't go to the party without you!

slang I can't believe you went to the concert without me, bro!

figurative She navigated through the storm of life without losing her sense of purpose.

Grammatical Forms of without

• past tense: without
• plural: withouts
• comparative: more without
• superlative: most without
• present tense: without
• future tense: will be without
• perfect tense: have been without
• continuous tense: being without
• singular: without
• positive degree: without
• infinitive: to be without
• gerund: without
• participle: without

Origin and Evolution of without

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'without' originated from the Old English word 'wiðutan', which was a combination of 'wið' meaning 'against' and 'utan' meaning 'outside'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'without' has evolved to primarily mean 'lacking or absence of something' rather than 'outside or against something'.