Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

without

Preposition
/wɪˈðaʊt/
Definition
In the absence of something; not having or lacking something.
Examples
  • She felt incomplete without her best friend.
  • You cannot succeed without hard work.
  • He left the house without his keys.
Meaning
The term ‘without’ is used to indicate a state where something is missing or not present.
Synonyms
  • lacking
  • absent
  • minus
  • devoid of