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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling of "without"

IPA: /wɪðˈaʊt/

Syllable Breakdown

  • wi: /wɪ/

    • /w/: voiced labial-velar approximant

    • /ɪ/: near-close front unrounded vowel

  • thout: /ðaʊt/

    • /ð/: voiced dental fricative

    • /aʊ/: diphthong (open-mid front unrounded vowel to close-mid back rounded vowel)

    • /t/: voiceless alveolar plosive

Word Form Variations

The word "without" does not have variations in form for singular, plural, tense, etc.

Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms

Preposition

  • Definition: In the absence of; lacking; not having.

    • Example: She went out without her coat.

  • Synonyms: minus, devoid of, lacking, bereft of, absent

  • Antonyms: with, including, possessing

Adverb

  • Definition: In a situation or condition where something is absent.

    • Example: They lived without electricity for weeks.

  • Synonyms: absent-mindedly, carelessly, heedlessly

  • Antonyms: with, together

Examples of Use

Preposition

  • Books: "The child wandered through the forest without a care in the world." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

  • Newspapers: "Many people are struggling to survive without basic necessities like food and water." (The New York Times)

  • Online Publications: "Social media can be a powerful tool, but it's important to use it without falling prey to misinformation." (BuzzFeed)

  • Entertainment: "He walked out of the room without a word." (Scene from a movie or TV show)

  • General Public Discourse: "I can't imagine living without my phone these days." (Everyday conversation)

Adverb

  • Books: "The soldier fought on without fear." (Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms)

  • Newspapers: "The city continues to rebuild without hesitation after the disaster." (Local newspaper)

  • Online Publications: "Many people are struggling to cope with the pandemic without losing hope." (Blog post)

  • Entertainment: "She danced without a partner, her movements graceful and free." (Dance reality show)

  • General Public Discourse: "I tried to finish the project without any help." (Everyday conversation)

10 Famous Quotes Using the term Without

  1. "To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible." - Thomas Aquinas

  2. "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." - Sun Tzu, The Art of War

  3. "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." - John Lennon

  4. "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." - Martin Luther King Jr.

  5. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

  6. "You cannot step twice into the same river, for other waters are always flowing on to you." - Heraclitus

  7. "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything." - Unknown

  8. "Without dreams, life would be like a car without fuel, going nowhere." - Original

  9. "In the absence of gratitude, there is no true happiness." - Original

  10. "Without challenges, there is no growth; without growth, there is no life." - Original

Etymology

The word "without" is actually quite old.

It comes from two older English words: "with" and "out." Imagine "with" meaning something like "together with" or "accompanied by." Now, "out" meant "outside" or "on the outside."

So, when you put them together, "without" originally meant something like "on the outside of" or "not with." Over time, its meaning changed to mean "lacking" or "not having."

For example, if you said "I went outside without my coat," you'd be saying you went outside and didn't have your coat with you.

So, the word "without" started as a way to describe something being on the outside, but now it's more about something being absent or missing.

Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Without

  • Common Phrases:

    • Without a doubt: Certainly, definitely.

    • Without fail: Always, reliably.

    • Without question: Undoubtedly, unquestionably.

    • Without a second thought: Immediately, impulsively.

    • Without a trace: Completely, entirely.

    Lesser-Known Phrases:

    • Without further ado: Without delay, immediately.

    • Without exception: Universally, always.

    • Without hesitation: Immediately, promptly.

    • Without a hitch: Smoothly, effortlessly.

    • Without a murmur: Quietly, silently.

    Idioms with Synonyms for Similar Effect:

    • Barely a whisper: Very quietly (similar to "without a murmur")

    • Not a peep: Completely silent (similar to "without a murmur")

    • In a heartbeat: Immediately (similar to "without a second thought")

    • Off the cuff: Impulsively (similar to "without a second thought")

    • Right away: Immediately (similar to "without a doubt")

    Note: While "without" is a common word, it's less common in fixed phrases or idioms compared to words like "in," "out," or "up." This is likely due to its negative connotation, which can make it less suitable for idiomatic expressions that often convey positive or neutral meanings.

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Definition of without from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.