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world
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- pronunciation:
- wuhrld
- phrases:
- out of this world, think the world of
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the earth and everything that inhabits it.
I would like to travel around the world someday.
- synonyms:
- earth
- similar words:
- biosphere, globe, nature, universe
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| definition 2: |
the universe and everything that exists.
I think the stars are the most beautiful things in the world.- synonyms:
- cosmos, creation, existence, universe
- similar words:
- macrocosm, reality
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| definition 3: |
a particular area, period, or sphere, and all the people and things pertaining to it.
The U.S. and Canada are part of the western world.Her work is well-known in the academic world.Who do you consider the best in the world of boxing?He thought he was ready to enter the business world.- synonyms:
- period, realm
- similar words:
- age, area, arena, domain, epoch, era, ethos, field, orbit, province, region, sphere
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| definition 4: |
the whole human race; all mankind.
The world grieved at the loss of this great man.- synonyms:
- earth, humanity, humankind, man, mankind
- similar words:
- people, race, society
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| definition 5: |
another planet or place in the universe considered to have life forms.
Some people believe in life on other worlds.- synonyms:
- planet, sphere
- similar words:
- globe, moon, orb, star
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| definition 6: |
material existence and concerns.
- similar words:
- affairs, society
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| definition 7: |
a great amount or extent.
a world of riches- synonyms:
- heap, mountain, pile
- similar words:
- expanse, gobs, lot, oodles, quantity, scads
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| related words: |
civilization, volume |
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| phrase: |
out of this world, think the world of |
The words world and whirled (past tense of "whirl") sound alike but have different meanings.
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