World (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
  2. a particular division of the earth: the Western world.
  3. the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period: the ancient world.
  4. humankind; the human race; humanity: The world must eliminate war and poverty.
  5. the public generally: The whole world knows it.
  6. the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life: The world worships success.
  7. a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.: the fashionable world.
  8. any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it: a child's world; the world of dreams; the insect world.
  9. everything that exists; the universe; the macrocosm.
  10. any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe: the world of the microcosm.
  11. one of the three general groupings of physical nature: animal world; mineral world; vegetable world.
  12. any period, state, or sphere of existence: this world; the world to come.
  13. a great deal: That vacation was worlds of fun.
  14. any indefinitely great expanse.
  15. any heavenly body: the starry worlds.
Idioms
  1. bring into the world,
    • to give birth to; bear: My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
    • to deliver (a baby): the doctor brought many children into the world.
  2. to be born: Her first child came into the world in June.
  3. for all the world,
    • for any consideration, however great: She wouldn't come to visit us for all the world.
    • in every respect; precisely: You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
  4. in the world,
    • at all; ever: I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
    • from among all possibilities: Where in the world did you find that hat?
  5. top1 (def. 48).
  6. exceptional; fine: The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world.
  7. to achieve great fame and success: He didn't seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
  8. to like or admire greatly: His coworkers think the world of him.
  9. for all eternity; for always.
noun
  1. the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
  2. mankind; the human race
  3. people generally; the public
  4. social or public life
  5. the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
  6. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
  7. any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
  8. a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants
  9. an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment
  10. any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it
  11. a period or state of existence
  12. the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness
  13. a large amount, number, or distance
  14. worldly or secular life, ways, or people
  15. logic See possible world
  16. a large group of people of various kinds
  17. bring into the world
    • (of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
    • to give birth to
  18. to be born
  19. unaware of one's surroundings, esp fast asleep or very drunk
  20. for any inducement, however great
  21. in every way; exactly
  22. to publish
  23. (intensifier)
  24. a man or woman experienced in social or public life
  25. nearing death
  26. exultant, elated, or very happy
  27. wonderful; excellent
  28. to be exceptionally or sensationally successful
  29. the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
  30. to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
  31. a state of mental detachment from other people
  32. for ever
  33. of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide
  34. throughout the world
noun The World
  1. a man-made archipelago of 300 reclaimed islands built off the coast of Dubai in the shape of a map of the world. Area: 63 sq km (24 sq miles)
World (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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