Do without

phrasal verb

To manage or survive without having something.

I forgot my umbrella, so I'll have to do without if it rains.
Visual representation of "do without" - to manage or survive without having something

Often appears as...

  • do without money
  • do without you
phrasal verb

To decide not to use or not have something.

We're trying to do without plastic in our home.
Visual representation of "do without" - to decide not to use or not have something

Often appears as...

  • do without car
  • do without plastic

Usage tips

Approving

phrasal verb

To manage or survive without having something.

I forgot my umbrella, so I'll have to do without if it rains.
Visual representation of "do without" - to manage or survive without having something

Often appears as...

  • do without money
  • do without you
phrasal verb

To decide not to use or not have something.

We're trying to do without plastic in our home.
Visual representation of "do without" - to decide not to use or not have something

Often appears as...

  • do without car
  • do without plastic

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 2
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Survival Context

Used when something is necessary for survival but you must go without it.

Illustration for Survival Context
We'll have to do without heat tonight since the furnace broke.
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Temporary Situation

Often implies a short-term situation where you're making an exception.

Illustration for Temporary Situation
I can do without my phone during the camping trip.
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Willing Sacrifice

Suggests a choice to give up something willingly, often for a larger benefit.

Illustration for Willing Sacrifice
To save for our vacation, we'll do without dining out for a month.
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Survival Context

Used when something is necessary for survival but you must go without it.

Illustration for Survival Context
We'll have to do without heat tonight since the furnace broke.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Situation

Often implies a short-term situation where you're making an exception.

Illustration for Temporary Situation
I can do without my phone during the camping trip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Willing Sacrifice

Suggests a choice to give up something willingly, often for a larger benefit.

Illustration for Willing Sacrifice
To save for our vacation, we'll do without dining out for a month.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Survival Context

Used when something is necessary for survival but you must go without it.

Illustration for Survival Context
We'll have to do without heat tonight since the furnace broke.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Temporary Situation

Often implies a short-term situation where you're making an exception.

Illustration for Temporary Situation
I can do without my phone during the camping trip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Willing Sacrifice

Suggests a choice to give up something willingly, often for a larger benefit.

Illustration for Willing Sacrifice
To save for our vacation, we'll do without dining out for a month.
Visual representation of the word "Do without"

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