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world
[wurld]
noun
the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
(often initial capital letter), a particular division of the earth.
the Western world.
the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period.
the ancient world.
humankind; the human race; humanity.
The world must eliminate war and poverty.
the public generally.
The whole world knows it.
the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life.
The world worships success.
a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc..
the fashionable world.
any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it.
a child's world; the world of dreams; the insect world.
everything that exists; the universe; the macrocosm.
any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe.
the world of the microcosm.
one of the three general groupings of physical nature.
animal world; mineral world; vegetable world.
any period, state, or sphere of existence.
this world; the world to come.
Often worlds. a great deal.
That vacation was worlds of fun.
any indefinitely great expanse.
any heavenly body.
the starry worlds.
world
1/ wɜːld /
noun
the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
mankind; the human race
people generally; the public
in the eyes of the world
social or public life
to go out into the world
the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
(often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants
the Western World
the Ancient World
the Third World
an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment
the animal world
any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it
the world of television
a period or state of existence
the next world
the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness
you have shattered my world
a large amount, number, or distance
worlds apart
worldly or secular life, ways, or people
logic See possible world
a large group of people of various kinds
(of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
to give birth to
to be born
informal, unaware of one's surroundings, esp fast asleep or very drunk
(used with a negative) for any inducement, however great
in every way; exactly
to publish
(usually used with a negative) (intensifier)
no-one in the world can change things
a man or woman experienced in social or public life
nearing death
informal, exultant, elated, or very happy
informal, wonderful; excellent
to be exceptionally or sensationally successful
the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
a state of mental detachment from other people
for ever
(modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide
world politics
a world record
(in combination) throughout the world
world-famous
World
2noun
a man-made archipelago of 300 reclaimed islands built off the coast of Dubai in the shape of a map of the world. Area: 63 sq km (24 sq miles)
Other Word Forms
- counterworld noun
- interworld noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of world1
Word History and Origins
Origin of world1
Idioms and Phrases
come into the world, to be born.
Her first child came into the world in June.
in the world,
at all; ever.
I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
from among all possibilities.
Where in the world did you find that hat?
out of this / the world, exceptional; fine.
The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world.
set the world on fire, to achieve great fame and success.
He didn't seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
think the world of, to like or admire greatly.
His coworkers think the world of him.
bring into the world,
to give birth to; bear.
My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
to deliver (a baby).
the doctor brought many children into the world.
on top of the world. top.
world without end, for all eternity; for always.
for all the world,
for any consideration, however great.
She wouldn't come to visit us for all the world.
in every respect; precisely.
You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
More idioms and phrases containing world
- all over the place (world)
- best of both worlds
- bring into the world
- come up (in the world)
- dead to the world
- for all the world
- go out (of the world)
- in one's own world
- it's a small world
- laugh and the world laughs with you
- man of the world
- move up (in the world)
- not for all the tea in china (for the world)
- on earth (in the world), what
- on top of the world
- out of this world
- set the world on fire
- think a lot (the world) of
- third world
- with the best will in the world
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
If he was the father of Minimalism — or, more accurately, the affable uncle — he presented “In C” as a gift to the world, rather than a plan for action.
"For me, she's going to be the best player in the world without a shadow of a doubt."
It is similar to the nonstop banter between their duo in “Poetic License,” which has its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival tonight.
In China this week, Putin shook hands and shared smiles with a string of world leaders.
An estimated 20% of the world’s mature giant sequoias have perished in the last decade due to severe wildfires, according to the nonprofit Save the Redwoods League.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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