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without
/wɪˈðaʊt/
[/wɪˈðaʊt/]
not having
Beginnerpreposition
Definition
Not having or not using something or someone.
Example
He left without his coat.
He left without his coat.
Etymology
From Old English 'wiðutan', meaning 'on the outside'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often followed by an '-ing' verb to show a missing action.