without further

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phraseformal

   with no more delay or action needed before something happens

   Grammar: Used before a noun such as ado or delay: Without further ado, she began.

   Patterns

   • without further ado
   • without further delay
   • without further notice

   Without further ado, let me introduce tonight's speaker.

   The package will be sent without further delay.

   The meeting was closed without further discussion.

2. 2phrasefixed phraseformal

   with no additional comment, explanation, or information

   Grammar: Often used with words like comment, explanation, or information: He left without further comment.

   Patterns

   • without further comment
   • without further explanation
   • without further information

   She accepted the decision without further comment.

   The report was published without further explanation.

   They agreed to the terms without further discussion.

Common combinations

without further ado

Without further ado, here is the winner.

without further delay

Please reply without further delay.

without further comment

He walked away without further comment.

without further explanation

The notice was removed without further explanation.

without further discussion

The committee approved the plan without further discussion.

Synonyms and how they differ

immediately

This focuses on speed, while 'without further' often focuses on not adding extra steps or words.

directly

This can mean 'in a straight line' or 'without delay'; 'without further' is more formal and often used in announcements.

Opposites

Practice

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