WITHOUT

preposition, [adverb] [not gradable] - not having or doing (something), or lacking (something)It's just started to rain and I've come out without my umbrella.She looks much better without make-up.Do you have tea with milk or without?He sneaked off to the party without his parents' knowledge.Thank you so much for your help - I couldn't have done it without you.She's a good person to work for, forceful without being bossy.I'll be another five minutes getting ready. Why don't you start without me?Breakfast is not the same without a cup of coffee and the morning paper.(formal) The prime minister is not without (= he does have) his critics.The rumours circulating about me are completely without foundation (= There is no truth in them).This is without (a) doubt/without question (= certainly) the best Chinese food I've ever had.You shouldn't drive for more than three hours without taking a break.He wondered if he could slip out of the lecture without anyone noticing.Without wishing to be rude (= I don't want to be rude, but), don't you think you need a hair cut?See also do without; go without.She walked away from the house without so much as a (= with no) backward glance.He took my book without so much as a by-your-leave (= without asking permission).