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World

UK /["/wɜːld/"]/US /["/wɜːrld/"]/

Definition

the earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features

In simple words: The planet we live on or all the people and places in it.

Examples

  • The Earth is a beautiful world with many countries.
  • In the world of sports, teamwork is very important.
  • She travels around the world every year to explore new cultures.
  • The world of technology is constantly changing.
  • He feels like he is on top of the world after winning the competition.

Usage notes

Use 'world' casually when talking about the Earth or life experiences. Avoid in very technical discussions about specific locations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'world' as 'Where's my world?' when looking for places.

Collocations

  • known
  • entire
  • whole
  • create
  • make
  • destroy
  • end
  • atlas
  • map
  • population
  • across the world
  • around the world
  • round the world
  • all around the world
  • all over the world
  • all round the world
  • Arab
  • English-speaking
  • Islamic
  • in the…world
  • changing
  • chaotic
  • ever-changing
  • change
  • remake
  • reshape
  • change
  • collapse
  • crumble
  • knowledge
  • view
  • in the… world
  • world about
  • world around
  • somebody’s experience of the world
  • somebody’s knowledge of the world
  • somebody’s perception of the world
  • changing
  • chaotic
  • ever-changing
  • change
  • remake
  • reshape
  • change
  • collapse
  • crumble
  • knowledge
  • view
  • in the… world
  • world about
  • world around
  • somebody’s experience of the world
  • somebody’s knowledge of the world
  • somebody’s perception of the world
  • changing
  • chaotic
  • ever-changing
  • change
  • remake
  • reshape
  • change
  • collapse
  • crumble
  • knowledge
  • view
  • in the… world
  • world about
  • world around
  • somebody’s experience of the world
  • somebody’s knowledge of the world
  • somebody’s perception of the world
  • changing
  • chaotic
  • ever-changing
  • change
  • remake
  • reshape
  • change
  • collapse
  • crumble
  • knowledge
  • view
  • in the… world
  • world about
  • world around
  • somebody’s experience of the world
  • somebody’s knowledge of the world
  • somebody’s perception of the world

Synonyms

  • earth
  • globe
  • planet
  • realm
  • locality

Antonyms

  • universe
  • emptiness

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'earth' vs 'world', as they have different contexts.
  • Using 'world' in a plural form incorrectly, as it is usually singular.
  • Mixing up 'worldly' with 'world'.