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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So do many of the world’s most rapidly developing nations, like India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Turkey.
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
As described in a press statement, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut for more than four decades, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments, and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world will descend upon Wrigley Field — along with millions more tuning in from home — to experience all Chicago has to offer.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
In many ways, the effort in these three cities—and around the world—is collaborative.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
As described in a press statement, the VMAs have been a pop culture juggernaut for more than four decades, celebrating the best music videos of the year with history-making performances, iconic tributes, culture-defining moments, and the biggest surprises from the world’s biggest superstars.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world will descend upon Wrigley Field — along with millions more tuning in from home — to experience all Chicago has to offer.
—Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
In many ways, the effort in these three cities—and around the world—is collaborative.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
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“The world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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