'within and without' - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 17, 2018 · 1 "Threats from within and without" is a perfectly good usage. If it seems confusing, break it down to two separate sentences: Our nation faces threats from within. (As …
Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo …
5 Is there a common abbreviation for "with or without"? e.g. w/wo or w/w/o Obviously, something this complex is best written in full form, but I'm looking for something to use in space …
word choice - Is "sans" a drop-in replacement for "without"?
Nov 18, 2011 · I keep hearing people use the word sans in place of without which causes me to cringe. Can sans really be used as a drop-in replacement? Examples: "I prefer cheeseburgers …
phrases - "Without any problem" or "without any problems"
Jan 9, 2012 · 3 Normally one would just say without problem, skipping the any altogether. It doesn’t really add anything to speak of, and just makes the phrase longer. But I certainly …
meaning in context - "with and without" vs. "with or without"
Oct 16, 2014 · We consider models with and without X. "And" implies that you considered at least two types of models, those with X and those without. The grammatical expansion would be: …
learning - "Without reason" or "Without reasons"? - English …
Which are we dealing with? We can't quite pin it on without either; off the top of my head, "life is awful without friends" or "you can't do that without grounds to do so". To my ear, making …
from both within and without/outside - English Language
Jan 14, 2025 · I would like to ask native speakers now if using "without" in the sense of "outside" sounds off or strange, especially when it is used in a sentence such as "The ABC serves as …
The usage "Without Which" - English Language & Usage Stack …
May 30, 2017 · Thanks, let's assume the sentence is without "necessary" because my focus is on the usage "without which". Meaningful in the same way or not? Correct or incorrect? I don't …
Is there a specific word for "goes without being said"?
Jun 19, 2015 · It goes without being said that all cats love tuna. Everyone knows that all cats lover tuna. Synonyms for this would include: It's implied It's well known It's obvious It's well …
What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with ...
Jul 4, 2011 · What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with or without "to"? For example: Please, help me to understand this. or: Please, help me understand this.