Basic Details
Word: Without
Part of Speech: Preposition
Meaning: Not having something; lacking something.
Synonyms: Lacking, minus, devoid of
Antonyms: With, including, having
Idioms and Phrases
- Without a doubt: Used to say something is definitely true. Example: "She is, without a doubt, the best singer in our class."
- Without fail: Means to do something without making a mistake or missing it. Example: "He calls his grandmother every Sunday without fail."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She left the house without her keys and had to wait outside for her brother to come back.
Example 2: It is difficult to complete the project without help from my friends.
Example 3: The plants will not survive for long without water and sunlight.
Fun Fact
The word "without" originates from Old English "wiutan," which means "outside of" or "not having." It has been used in the English language for many centuries to convey the idea of absence.
Famous Quote
"To be without hope is to cease to live." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "without" mean?
a) Having something
b) Not having something
c) With something
d) In the presence of something
Answer: b) Not having something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "without"?
a) Including
b) Lacking
c) Accompanied by
d) With
Answer: b) Lacking
3. Which word is an antonym of "without"?
a) Minus
b) Devoid
c) With
d) Lacking
Answer: c) With
4. Which sentence uses "without" correctly?
a) She went to the party without her homework.
b) He was playing without a ball in his hand.
c) They arrived without a ticket, but they got in anyway.
d) Everyone left the room without even a goodbye.
Answer: d) Everyone left the room without even a goodbye.
5. What does the phrase "without fail" mean?
a) Sometimes
b) Always
c) Rarely
d) Never
Answer: b) Always
