The difference between Having and Without


Having is also noun with the meaning: something owned.

Without is also conjunction with the meaning: unless, except (introducing a clause).

Without is also preposition with the meaning: outside of, beyond.

Without is also adverb with the meaning: outside, externally.

check bellow for the other definitions of Having and Without

  1. Having as a verb:

  1. Having as a noun:

    Something owned; possession; goods; estate.

  1. Without as an adverb (archaic, or, literary):

    Outside, externally.

  2. Without as an adverb:

    Lacking something.

    Examples:

    "Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without."

  3. Without as an adverb (euphemism):

    In prostitution: without a condom being worn.

  1. Without as a preposition (archaic, or, literary):

    Outside of, beyond.

    Examples:

    "The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within."

  2. Without as a preposition:

    Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.

    Examples:

    "It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat."

  3. Without as a preposition:

    Not doing or not having done something.

    Examples:

    "He likes to eat everything without sharing."

    "He shot without warning anyone."

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