world

noun

ˈwər(-ə)ld How to pronounce world (audio)
Definition of worldnext
1
as in humanity
human beings in general the whole world is waiting to see how this crisis will play out

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2
as in globe
the celestial body on which we live worried about the effects of pollution on the world

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3
as in universe
the whole body of things observed or assumed theories about the origin of the world

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4
as in galaxy
a huge physical or conceptual distance they have ideas for the new project that are a world away from his own

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Recent Examples of world Defending European champion Spain takes on defending world champion Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — Travis Yoesting, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 In a world first, the Royal Air Force airdropped an autonomous drone boat from a military transport aircraft. — David Szondy july 18, New Atlas, 19 July 2026 The episode has made Mansell a folk hero in parts of the dive world and a cautionary tale in others. — Kate Waxman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Britain’s Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record at the London Diamond League meet, eclipsing a mark set by Hicham El Guerrouj that had stood since 1999. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
  1. humanity
  2. globe
  3. universe
  4. galaxy
  5. public
  6. planet
  7. nature
  8. way
Noun
  • Over the past six weeks, his humanity broke through the gates of his mystique.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • My goal is to protect both mothers and children wherever possible while ensuring victims are treated with dignity and humanity.
    — Eric "Doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • In the end, Nolan made his production a truly globe-trotting affair, spanning six countries across 91 days.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
  • The arduous, globe-trotting shoot, helmed by director Christopher Nolan, took Matt Damon and the cast to locales around the world Greece, Morocco, Iceland, Scotland and Italy.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • And of course, the blocky universe just wouldn’t be the same without Momoa’s scene-stealing ex-video game champ.
    — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • More specifically, this sugar was detected in a molecular cloud in the interstellar medium, or the space between star systems in a galaxy.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • In a World Cup boasting a galaxy of stars, a lunch-bucket team of blue-collar everymen may wind up outshining them all.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of galaxy
Noun
  • Mark Cavendish sprinted to five stage victories, while the French public had something to celebrate about with six stage victories.
    — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The two had earned more than $650 million through stock sales since taking the company public and bought two private luxury jets, according to the lawsuit and securities filings.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of public
Noun
  • Looking at a red dwarf improves matters, since there’s less light overall, and planets are relatively larger compared to these small stars.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The measurements provide insights into how planets are born from dust and pebbles, said Pontus Brandt, New Horizons project scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • The on-again, off-again nature of the conflict could delay oil demand’s bounce-back even further.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The work has proceeded deliberately, district officials say, because of the historic nature of the McAuley building.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • How to Style It Scandi bobs work for pretty much anyone, and there are so many different ways to wear them.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
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