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without
Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.
Lacking something.
"Being from a large, poor family, he learned to live without."
In prostitution: without a condom being worn.
Outside of, beyond.
"The snow was swirling without the cottage, but it was warm within."
Not having, containing, characteristic of, etc.
"It was a mistake to leave my house without a coat."
Not doing or not having done something.
"He likes to eat everything without sharing."
Unless, except (introducing a clause).
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