without
pronunciation
How to pronounce without in British English:
UK [wɪˈðaʊt]
How to pronounce without in American English:
US [wɪˈðaʊt]
Word Origin
- without (adv., prep.)
- Old English wiðutan "outside of, from outside," literally "against the outside" (opposite of within), see with + out (adv.). As a word expressing lack or want of something (opposite of with), attested from c. 1200. In use by late 14c. as a conjunction, short for without that.
Antonym
Example
- 1. I believe in religion without fear .
- 2. I wish I had a cherry without a stone .
- 3. I 'll come back without delay .
- 4. Life without olive oil would be sad indeed .
- 5. Anyone who criticises the government from within russia gives aid to the enemy without .