The difference between Within and Without

When used as prepositions, within means in the inner part, spatially, whereas without means outside of, beyond.

When used as adverbs, within means in or into the interior, whereas without means outside, externally.


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

check bellow for the other definitions of Within and Without

  1. Within as a preposition:

    In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

    Examples:

    "'within his hearing; within her studio"

  2. Within as a preposition:

    In the scope or range of.

    Examples:

    "'within five seconds of breaking the record; within an inch of falling overboard"

  3. Within as a preposition:

    Before the specified duration ends.

    Examples:

    "Leave here within three days."

  1. Within as an adverb:

    In or into the interior; inside.

  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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