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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Nguyen originally conceived the idea of becoming the first Vietnamese woman to complete a solo flight around the world in 2019, but due to a number of issues, her plans were pushed back.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
After beginning the year ranked 333rd in the world, Mboko has surged to 24th and arrives in New York City as a potential dark horse for the US Open, where she is seeded (22nd) in the main draw of a major for the first time.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The decision was highly controversial, with some influential scientists criticizing the definition of a planet and noting that only about 4% of the world’s astronomers attended the conference.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Consistently ranked as one of the very best golf courses in the world, Cypress Point provides breathtaking beauty but significant penalty.
—Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Aug. 2025
After beginning the year ranked 333rd in the world, Mboko has surged to 24th and arrives in New York City as a potential dark horse for the US Open, where she is seeded (22nd) in the main draw of a major for the first time.
—Max Gao, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The decision was highly controversial, with some influential scientists criticizing the definition of a planet and noting that only about 4% of the world’s astronomers attended the conference.
—Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Consistently ranked as one of the very best golf courses in the world, Cypress Point provides breathtaking beauty but significant penalty.
—Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“The world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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