prepositions - Without A and B / without A or B / Without A nor B ...
Aug 17, 2020 · Solutions without overcomplications and mistakes. Solutions without overcomplications or mistakes. Solutions without overcomplitations nor mistakes. Nominal …
Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo …
6 Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space …
from both within and without/outside - English Language
Jan 14, 2025 · I would like to ask native speakers now if using "without" in the sense of "outside" sounds off or strange, especially when it is used in a sentence such as "The ABC serves as …
meaning in context - "with and without" vs. "with or without"
Oct 16, 2014 · You're probably familiar with the difference between and & or. conjunction: and 1. used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken …
word choice - Is "sans" a drop-in replacement for "without"?
Nov 18, 2011 · I keep hearing people use the word sans in place of without which causes me to cringe. Can sans really be used as a drop-in replacement? Examples: "I prefer cheeseburgers …
phrases - "Without any problem" or "without any problems"
Jan 9, 2012 · Normally one would just say without problem, skipping the any altogether. It doesn’t really add anything to speak of, and just makes the phrase longer. But I certainly wouldn’t call …
expressions - "Without whom..." or "whom ... without"? - English ...
Apr 28, 2015 · Is it more grammatically correct to move the preposition without to the end of its clause, or use without whom? Does the "in no particular order" change matters? I wish to …
Using the word "without" as a substitute for "instead of"
Sep 22, 2017 · Use the staircase without a lift or an escalator to save energy. Even though the description suggested that there is nothing wrong with it, I felt a bit uneasy about using the …
learning - "Without reason" or "Without reasons"? - English …
In the phrase "without reason", reason is a noun. Reasons can be counted so "without reasons" is grammatical. However, it is not idiomatic; the English idiom is to use "without reason". Note …
meaning - Is the opposite of 'within', 'without'? - English Language ...
It does show that without can be used as a formal antonym (i.e., a word juxtaposed with an obviously opposite form, regardless of meaning), like “They fought bravely within the city walls, …