English · Word Candidate

without

/wɪðˈaʊt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Lacking something; failing.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thiếu thứ gì đó; không có

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Adverb

Examples

Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Without a condom being worn.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không sử dụng bao cao su

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Adverb

Examples

“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.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không có, chứa, đặc trưng của, v.v.

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Preposition

Examples

It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not doing or not having done something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không làm hoặc chưa làm gì

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Preposition

Examples

He likes to eat everything without sharing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “without” mean?

Lacking something; failing.

Is “without” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.