without

1. 1

   Outside, externally.archaicliterarynot-comparable

   • Brainiac: This earthquake is quite literally worldwide. Alex Danvers: But the seismic activity [isn't] coming from within the planet, it's coming from without.
2. 2

   Lacking something; failing.not-comparable

   • Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.
   • We've run out of bread; you'll have to do without until I can get to the bakeshop.
3. 3

   Without a condom being worn.euphemisticnot-comparable

   • “What's within reason?” “Hand-job, blow-job, full sex — straight, full service. Greek, maybe, if you're not too big. Golden shower, if you like, but not reverse. No hardsports. And absolutely nothing without.”

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   Outside of, beyond.archaicliterary

   • MACBETH: There's blood upon your face. FIRST MURDERER: 'Tis Banquo's then. MACBETH: 'Tis better thee without than he within.
   • Without the gate / Some drive the cars, and some the coursers rein.
2. 2

   Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.

   • It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat.
   • I was without formal education but was well read and articulate.
3. 3

   Not doing or not having done something.

   • He likes to eat everything without sharing.
   • He shot without warning anyone.

syn. lacking · outwith · with no · -less · w/o · sans · -free · minus · devoid of · excluding · excusing · neglecting

ant. within · with · having · characteristic of · endowed with · including

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   Unless, except (introducing a clause).archaicdialectal

   • You don't know about me, without you have read a book by the name of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," but that ain't no matter.
   • ‘Why,’ he blurted, ‘because they say I've no right to come up like this—without we mean to marry—’

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   Someone or something lacking in something.uncommon