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October 07, 2017 Word of the Day

go without /ˈgoʊ wɪˈðaʊt / phrasal verb
go without
/ˈgoʊ wɪˈðaʊt /
phrasal verb
The man can't go without water much longer.
The man can't go without water much longer.
Definition of GO WITHOUT

go without or go without (something)

: to not have (something) : to live or continue without having (something)

  • How long can you go without sleeping/sleep?

  • If you can't afford a new car, you'll just have to go without.

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