Definition Synonyms
Definition of world - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Earththe planet we live on
- The world is facing climate change challenges.
2.
humanityall people and societies on Earth
- The world is becoming more connected through technology.
3.
domainparticular field of activity
- She is well-known in the world of fashion.
4.
fantasyfictional or mythological realm
- The story is set in a magical world.
5.
cosmosthe universe or everything in existence
- Scientists study the mysteries of the world.
6.
personal lifeindividual's life experiences
- Her world changed after moving to a new city.
7.
abundancelarge amount or extent
- He has a world of opportunities ahead of him.
Adjective
1.
globalinvolving the entire earth or global scope
- The world conference addressed climate change issues.
2.
significantone of the most important or significant on earth
- She is a world authority on marine biology.
Images of world
the planet we live on
Expressions with world
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actual conditions or situations experienced in life
After graduation, he faced the challenges of the real world.
expression of surprise at unexpected connections
I met my cousin in Japan, small world!
situation where people compete ruthlessly
In the dog-eat-dog world of business, only the strongest survive.
remote or extremely isolated place
They live at the world's end, far from any city..
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
expresses surprise at unexpected coincidences
I met my old friend in Japan. It is a small world!
travel to many different countries
She dreams of taking a year off to see the world.
the Earth and its environment where humans exist
We must protect the world we live in.
used to show surprise at an unexpected connection or coincidence
You know my cousin too? What a small world!
physically separated from the surrounding areas
The cabin is cut off from the world by dense forests.
in a deep sleep and not easily woken
After the long hike, she was dead to the world.
feel very confident and in control of situations
She seems to have the world on a string after her big promotion.
experiencing serious difficulties or problems
The company is in a world of hurt after losing its biggest client.
lost in thought or daydreaming
She was in another world during the meeting.
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
She was in her own little world during the meeting.
the world is more connected than it seems
I met my old friend in Japan. It's a small world.
act as if real life problems do not exist
He lives in a dream world and never worries about money.
imagine unrealistic things ignoring reality
He lives in a fantasy world, ignoring his real problems.
deeply focused on something and not noticing surroundings
She was lost to the world while reading her book.
cause everything else to happen or be important
Love is what makes the world go round.
be extremely important or deeply cherished by someone
You mean the world to me.
concept of financial power controlling global affairs
The idea that money rules the world is widely debated.
extremely good or impressive
The dessert was out of this world, truly unforgettable..
make extravagant promises to someone
He promised her the world but delivered nothing.
Origin of world
Old English, weorold (age of man)
Terms with world included in their meaning
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environment
physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes
natural world
systematic study of the natural world
childbirth
process of bringing a baby into the world
old world cattle
large bovine animal found in Africa and Asia
nature
the natural world including land, sea, and air
technology
software used to view and interact with pages on the World Wide Web
our world
Earth when used with 'the' or 'this'
real-world
based on practice or action, not theory
existence
the real world as opposed to imagined
world map
West African country, once ruled by Britain, now independent republic
plans or dreams
start to exist in the real world after being imagined
avoidance
act of avoiding the real world
natural source
derived directly from the natural world
childbirth
bring a baby into the world from the womb
environment
occurring in the natural world
reality
in the actual world as opposed to fiction
nature
world of air water land and living things not made by humans
geography
exact location of a building or place in the real world
education
real-world instance used for illustration
research proof
verified finding about the natural world, not imaginary
birth
the baby was born or came into the world
world clocks
discrepancy in time between different time zones
acr: World War I
big fight between many countries
sleep
imaginary world experienced while dreaming
Examples of world in a sentence
Exploring the world is a dream for many. The world united to tackle climate change. Artists from around the world gathered for the festival. In the world of finance, timing matters. He built a career in the world of robotics. They journeyed through a perilous world filled with dragons.
The novel describes a dystopian world ruled by machines. Music has always been a large part of his world. The illness turned their world upside down. The archive contains a world of detail. Her advice made a world of difference. The world summit focused on economic development. World leaders gathered to discuss the crisis. He is a world leader in renewable energy. The scientist received a world recognition award.
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- French:monde, mondial, ...
- German:Welt, global, ...
- Italian:mondo, mondiale, ...
- Spanish:mundo, mundial, ...
- Portuguese:mundo, mundial, ...
- Chinese:世界, 世界的, ...
- Japanese:世界, 世界的な, ...
- Arabic:العالَم, عالمي, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹלָם, עוֹלָמִי, ...
- Russian:мир, всемирный, ...
- Ukrainian:світ, світовий, ...
- Hindi:पृथ्वी, वैश्विक, ...
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