5 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 …

Aug 29, 2011 · What is the difference between the usage of without and with no? For example, without sound and with no sound.

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 …

Jan 9, 2012 · 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

May 30, 2017 · Thanks, let's assume the sentence is without "necessary" because my focus is on the usage "without which". Meaningful in the same way or not? Correct or incorrect? I don't …

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 …

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 …

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, …