without
without is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, without is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofwithout
- 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.
- Outside of, beyond.
Example: "The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within."
- Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
Example: "It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat."
- Not doing or not having done something.
Example: "He likes to eat everything without sharing."
- Unless, except (introducing a clause).
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