do without
[verb]
Synonyms: manage without, abstain from, dispense with, forgo, get along without, give up, kick (informal)

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do without phrasal verb (see also do)

1. do without (something) to live or do something without a particular thing:
I don’t have any sugar so you’ll have to do without.
You can do without a carpet but you’ve got to have somewhere to sit.

2. can do without something used to say that something is annoying you or causing you problems:
You can do without all that hassle.
Those are the type of stupid remarks I can do without.

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do without
do without (someone/something)
to manage to work or act without someone or something.
I guess I'll just have to learn how to do without your help.

They have relied on Henry for so long, I wonder how they will do without him.

Usage notes: often used in the form not do without someone or something:
My driver really annoys me, but I know I can't do without him.

Related vocabulary: go without something

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do without something
do without (someone/something)
to manage to work or act without someone or something.
I guess I'll just have to learn how to do without your help.

They have relied on Henry for so long, I wonder how they will do without him.

Usage notes: often used in the form not do without someone or something:
My driver really annoys me, but I know I can't do without him.

Related vocabulary: go without something

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do without
to manage without something
We will have to do without sugar if there is none.

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do without something
to manage without something
We will have to do without sugar if there is none.

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do without
v.
1. To live or work without (something you want); manage without.
Ann said that she likes candy, but can do without it.
We had to go without hot food because the stove was broken.
2. To live or work without something you want; manage.
If George cannot earn money for a bicycle, he will have to do without.
Compare: GET ALONG, GET BY.

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do without someone
do without (someone/something)
to manage to work or act without someone or something.
I guess I'll just have to learn how to do without your help.

They have relied on Henry for so long, I wonder how they will do without him.

Usage notes: often used in the form not do without someone or something:
My driver really annoys me, but I know I can't do without him.

Related vocabulary: go without something

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