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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 What this means to you Most of us could probably use a few more reasons to put the phone down and do something in the real world. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 American Jordan Burroughs earns another wrestling world title. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 The Kansas football team’s trip to London has been a collision of two worlds all week, leading up to Saturday’s historic KU-Arizona State game at Wembley Stadium. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Related Articles Gibbs sees that demand as part of a larger change in how the art world thinks about prints. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for world
Recent Examples of Synonyms for world
  1. humanity
  2. globe
  3. universe
  4. galaxy
  5. people
  6. planet
  7. nature
  8. way
Noun
  • His faith in the transformative power of a deeply silly musical about nosy neighbors provides the film with its strongest anchor of relatable humanity.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Leaders of the industry have recently warned a slowdown is needed in the industry’s development for the safety of humanity.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of humanity
Noun
  • The property also retains several period details, including a hanging globe light and a red rotary telephone mounted on a kitchen wall.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And the world, Jahaan, is transformed into globe-like tables with shimmering cast-glass tops that resemble the cosmos.
    — Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of globe
Noun
  • Whether these stories are fictional or heightened for comic effect is irrelevant; Simmons-Patterson’s conversational delivery and sly smile are so magnetic that audiences want to spend time in his universe either way.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • All in all, Neagley is a worthy addition to the Reacher universe.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of universe
Noun
  • All this being said, Brothers can be pretty engaging on a galaxy-brain level.
    — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The team thinks that in galaxies with less powerful jets, black hole winds also contribute to shock generation.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of galaxy
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Definition of people
Noun
  • Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The orbs on the notepad began to resemble planets and Heti added rings to some and clusters of stars around others.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of planet
Noun
  • At a time when Congress can’t seem to agree on much, the bipartisan nature and broad support of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act speak volumes about the urgency of the problem and why it must be passed.
    — The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Art books by their very nature are deluxe, image filled and thoughtfully designed.
    — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of nature
Noun
  • Some oil tankers have made their way through the strait, but LNG tankers are a more troublesome target, according to Robin Mills, a non-resident fellow at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy and CEO of Qamar Energy.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But, in Hagwon, Lee does not seem interested in the ways in which her diplomatic, kind, generous characters might be corrupted.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
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“World.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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