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Preposition before noun

“Without notice” or “of notice”?

“Without notice” is a standard expression meaning without warning or advance information. “Of notice” is not an idiomatic English phrase.

Quick answer

Which expression is correct?

Use “without notice” when something happens unexpectedly or without advance warning. Do not use “of notice” as an alternative.

The flight was cancelled without notice.
Employees may be dismissed without notice in serious cases.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
without notice

Describing lack of warning

This phrase means something happened suddenly or without advance information.

The schedule changed without notice.
2
dismissed without notice

Employment and legal contexts

In formal contexts, this phrase refers to immediate termination.

He was dismissed without notice after the investigation.
3
advance notice

Referring to prior warning

English usually uses “advance notice” instead of “of notice.”

Please give advance notice before visiting.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
without notice
The service ended without notice.
without warning or prior information
of notice
The phrase “of notice” is not standard in this meaning.
nonstandard expression
notice of
We received notice of the change.
formal information about something
advance notice
They gave us advance notice of the delay.
warning or information before an event

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of notice” instead of standard phrases

English uses “without notice” or “notice of.”

✕ The contract ended of notice. ✓ The contract ended without notice.

Confusing “notice of” and “without notice”

The meanings are opposite.

✕ We received without notice the closure. ✓ We received notice of the closure.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The company changed the policy ___
2. We received ___ the meeting cancellation.
3. Please provide ___ before arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “without notice” mean?

It means without warning or without informing people beforehand.

Is “of notice” correct English?

No. Standard English uses expressions such as “notice of” or “without notice.”

Where is “without notice” common?

It is common in legal, business, and everyday contexts.

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