Definitions
- Describing the absence of something that is typically present. - Referring to the lack of a particular item or resource. - Talking about doing something in the absence of a particular tool or aid.
- Describing the absence of something that is needed or expected. - Referring to the deficiency or inadequacy of a particular quality or attribute. - Talking about the absence of a particular skill or knowledge.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe the absence of something.
- 2Both words can be used to express a negative condition.
- 3Both words can be used as prepositions, conjunctions, adverbs, or adjectives.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a deficiency or inadequacy.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Without is more commonly used in everyday language, while lacking is more formal and less common.
- 2Focus: Without emphasizes the absence of something that is typically present, while lacking emphasizes the deficiency or inadequacy of something.
- 3Connotation: Without is neutral in connotation, while lacking can have a negative connotation.
- 4Structure: Without is often followed by a noun or gerund, while lacking is often followed by a preposition or object.
- 5Function: Without can be used to describe a situation or action, while lacking is typically used to describe a person or thing.
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Remember this!
Without and lacking are synonyms that describe the absence of something. However, without emphasizes the absence of something that is typically present, while lacking emphasizes the deficiency or inadequacy of something. Without is more commonly used in everyday language, while lacking is more formal and less common.
