Used in a Sentence

without

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for without.

Editorial note

However, realistically this is hard to pull off without sending signals that the ship is sinking and everyone should just go elsewhere.

Examples14
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Lacking something; failing.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of without gathered in one view.

adverb

Lacking something; failing.

adverb

(archaic or literary) Outside, externally.

adverb

(prostitution, euphemistic) Without a condom being worn.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for without.

adverb

Lacking something; failing.

adverb

(archaic or literary) Outside, externally.

adverb

(prostitution, euphemistic) Without a condom being worn.

Example sentences

1

However, realistically this is hard to pull off without sending signals that the ship is sinking and everyone should just go elsewhere.

2

Specialization means you can have a good job market without the crowds causing traffic jams and running up the cost of living.

3

Apply it as a tax to all fossil fuels and imports from countries without a comparable tax scheme.

4

To pretend that Russia can merrily go on without access to it is to sit behind a convenient lie.

5

A hole lot of stuff could be fixed using them without breaking any compability.

6

It's interesting how it's impossible to choose language without also choosing political sides.

7

Apple's latest design removed those empty spots.[1] But don't despair, you can already get a lot of what you want without dedicated buttons.

8

Clearly no country can survive without access to the dollar-based global payments system.

9

I have AA turned off on my machine, and use fonts that just look good without it.

10

People who know a little about computers or have been help desk and suddenly want to be programmers without the required skills or effort.

11

Windows 10 was installed from the USB stick and was properly activated with those hardware changes without having to input any type of product Key.

12

And will Resolved even function without Systemd sitting as the init?

Quote examples

1

Ok, on the one hand as a backer of the project I'm thinking "So DRM is hard, why not ship without it?

2

Or rather, you can still have "personal opinions" but without arguments backing them are of no use to anybody and you might as well not state them.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use without in a sentence?

However, realistically this is hard to pull off without sending signals that the ship is sinking and everyone should just go elsewhere.

What does without mean?

Lacking something; failing.

What part of speech is without?

without is commonly used as adverb.