The difference between In front of and Without

When used as prepositions, in front of means at or near the front part of (something), whereas without means outside of, beyond.


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

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

check bellow for the other definitions of In front of and Without

  1. In front of as a preposition:

    At or near the front part of (something).

  2. In front of as a preposition:

    In the presence of, in view of (someone).

    Examples:

    "Not in front of the children!"

  3. In front of as a preposition:

    Located before, ahead of, previous to (someone or something).

    Examples:

    "I'll take the one in front of the black one."

  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."