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without Synonyms
Another word for without
Choosing another word for without depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• preposition (Context 1)
In the absence of; not having, accompanied by, or using.
Usage Example
"She solved the complex mathematical equation sans a calculator."
Strongest
sans
lacking
Strong
minus
devoid of
wanting
short of
• adverb (Context 2)
On the outside; externally (chiefly literary or archaic).
Usage Example
"The old stone fortress appeared grim and forbidding from outside, though the halls inside were warm."
Strongest
outside
externally
Strong
outwardly
outdoors
• preposition (Context 3)
Outside the physical boundaries or limits of (chiefly literary or archaic).
Usage Example
"The travelers set up their tents just outside the ancient city walls."
Strongest
outside
outwith
Strong
beyond
Opposites of without
The opposite of without shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
within
with
inside
internally
having
inwardly
including
indoors
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Without. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/without