Definition of the word do without

In Middle English, the phrase "don without" appeared, which was a shortened form of "you do need not" or "you do not need." This phrase had the same meaning as the modern-day English expression "to manage without." In the late 14th century, the phrase evolved to "do whithout" (meaning "do without" or "perform without"), which combined the preposition "without" with the verb "do." This form was used until the 17th century, when it became more common to use just "do without." Overall, the evolution of "do without" showcases the way in which English vocabulary has developed over centuries, with words and phrases changing and adapting to better suit the needs of the language and its speakers.