What Does W/O Mean?

Without

Fun Facts

• W/O can also be used in a more informal context to indicate a lack of something, such as 'I'm feeling lost W/O my phone.'
• In addition to texting and online communication, W/O may also be used in medical contexts to indicate that a medication should be taken without food, abbreviated as 'W/O food.'

Examples

• I can't go to the party W/O my best friend.
• I'm so hungry, I can't imagine eating lunch W/O any food.
• I can't believe he passed the test W/O studying at all!

Variations

• WO: WO is another abbreviation for 'Without,' which omits the slash between the letters and is often used in more informal contexts.

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• W/ : W/ is an abbreviation for 'With,' which is often used in contrast with W/O to indicate the presence of something or someone.
• WBU: WBU stands for 'What About You,' and is used to ask someone for their opinion or response to a question.
• WYD: WYD stands for 'What You Doing,' and is used to ask someone what they are currently doing or up to.

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