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without
A2 not having, using, or doing something
Dictionary examples:
She tried to cook dinner without turning on the stove. (0.0)
He went to school without pants. Oops! (0.0)
He tried to take a selfie without his phone. (0.0)
You look nice without makeup. (10.7)
I came out without my umbrella. (14.6)
You shouldn't drive for more than three hours without resting/stopping. (29.5)
without delay
B1 immediately
Dictionary examples:
The students rushed to leave class without delay when the bell rang. (0.0)
He jumped out of bed without delay when he smelled pancakes cooking. (0.0)
The boy ran to the bathroom without delay after drinking five sodas. (0.0)
This problem needs to be dealt with without delay. (15.5)
without sb
A2 when someone is not with someone else
Dictionary examples:
I went to the party without my pants! (0.0)
My dog tried to go for a walk without me. (0.0)
The baby ate all the cookies without mommy knowing. (0.0)
I couldn't have done it without you. (9.8)
You can start the meeting without me. (21.3)