Synonyms of without
13 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for without is excluding. Other synonyms of without are -free, -less, w/o and outwith.
Synonyms and similar words for without
prepositionMore synonyms
- lacking
- outwithOutside; beyond; outside of.
- with no
- -lessLacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.
- w/oWeight-percent (percentage calculated by relative mass).
- sansWithout; lacking; especially with regard to something expected or with precedent.
- -freeFree from; devoid of; without.
- minusWithout; deprived of.
- devoid of
- excludingTo the exclusion of; not including.
- excusingThe act of making an excuse.
- neglecting
- void of
Opposite of without
prepositionOutside of, beyond.
prepositionNot having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
prepositionAntonym(s) of “not having”.
- having
- characteristic of
- endowed with
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Meaning of without
- adverb Outside, externally.
- adverb Lacking something; failing.
- adverb Without a condom being worn.
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Questions about synonyms of without
- What is another word for without?
- Without has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as excluding, -free, -less, w/o and outwith.
- What is the opposite of without?
- The opposite of without is with. Other antonyms of without are including, within, having, characteristic of and endowed with.
- What does without mean?
- Without means outside, externally.
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