0 not having or doing something, or lacking something:
He went without my knowledge.
I couldn't have done it without you.
Do start without me.
formal He's not without (= he does have some) good qualities.
This is without a doubt (= certainly) the best Chinese food I've ever had.
You shouldn't drive for more than three hours without taking a break.
Without wanting to be rude (= I don't want to be rude, but), don't you think you need a haircut?
1 not having or doing (something), or not having the use or help of (someone or something):
A long wool coat is a classic no wardrobe should be without.
You can't work continuously for six hours without a break!
They had been debating for several hours without reaching a conclusion.
I don't know how it's possible for a person to disappear without trace.
He never goes out without his security men in attendance .
They might cite the case of baseball teams that know which of their players have contributed without having to know what they get paid.
The operator can control the virtual robot in real-time and get quick feedback without obvious time-delay.
In 1997, a rice crop was grown without any treatment application to test for residual effects.
