without
Pronunciation:
/wɪθˈʌʊt//wɪðˈaʊt//wɪðˈaʊt/adverb
Definitions
Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
Lacking something.
Example: Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.
In prostitution: without a condom being worn.
preposition
Definitions
Outside of, beyond.
Example: The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within.
Antonyms:withinNot having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
Example: It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat.
Antonyms:withNot doing or not having done something.
Example: He likes to eat everything without sharing.
conjunction
Definitions
Unless, except (introducing a clause).