English Prepositions for "Absence and Separation"

absent

preposition

a

æ

b

s

e

ə

n

t

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in the absence of

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Absent a miracle, we will lose the game.

She was promoted to manager, absent any formal qualifications.

off

preposition

o

ɑ

ff

f

used to indicate that someone or something is not present at a particular location

wanting

preposition

w

a

ɑ

n

t

i

ɪ

n

g

used to indicate that something is missing or needed

without

preposition

w

i

ɪ

th

ð

o

a

u

ʊ

t

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

for lack of

preposition

/fɔːɹ lˈæk ʌv/

because there is not enough of something

for (the) want of something

phrase

/fɔːɹ ðə wˈɑːnt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Idiom

Informal

due to the absence or lack of a specific thing

What is the origin of the idiom "for want of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "for want of something" has its origins in the English language, and it has been used in literature and storytelling for centuries. It is often found in moral tales and fables. The phrase is used to describe a chain of events or consequences that result from the absence or lack of a specific thing or action. It emphasizes that a series of negative outcomes occurred because something necessary was missing.

from

preposition

f

r

o

ʌ

m

used to indicate separation or removal from a position or source

with

preposition

w

i

ɪ

th

ð

used to indicate separation or removal

off

preposition

o

ɑ

ff

f

used to indicate separation or removal from a specific object or surface

behind

preposition

b

e

ɪ

h

i

aɪ

n

d

no longer in mind or consideration

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