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Definition of for the world

informal
:for any reason —used to make a statement more forceful
  • I wouldn't miss your wedding for the world.

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  1. : the earthly state of human existence

  2. : life after death

  3. : the earth with its inhabitants and all things upon it

  1. : of or relating to the world

  2. : extending or found throughout the world : worldwide

  3. : involving or applying to part of or the whole world

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