the world
noun
1
: the earth and all the people and things on it
He is famous throughout the world.
They sailed around the world.
The product is shipped halfway around/across the world.
The island was cut off from the rest of the world.
They want to see/travel the world.
2
: the people in the world
She felt that the world was against her.
They announced their discovery to the world.
The world watched as he attempted to break the Olympic record.
She felt the eyes of the world watching her.
3
: all that is important : everything
I would give my children the world if I could.
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In 2023, Chinese investors put $130 billion into nearly 8,000 companies around the world, according to China’s Commerce Ministry.
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Our hearts go out to Jon’s family and fans around the world who loved him.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
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Li Yuan, New York Times, 20 May 2024
Our hearts go out to Jon’s family and fans around the world who loved him.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for the world
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“The world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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