Without
Example: She walks without shoes on the beach
Definition
"Without" is a preposition used to indicate the absence or lack of something. It expresses a situation where something is not present or included, as in the phrase "She walks without shoes on the beach," meaning she walks barefoot.
Etymology
The word "without" originates from Old English 'wiðūtan,' combining 'wið' (against) and 'ūtan' (outside). Over time, it evolved to mean 'outside of' or 'lacking,' emphasizing the absence of something. Did you know? Its usage has remained remarkably consistent for over a thousand years.
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"Without" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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