world

A1
Pronunciation
/wɝld/
/wɵːld/
/wɜːld/
/wɝld/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

Example Sentences
  • There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.
2 Definition

The Universe.

3 Definition

(with "the") The Earth.

Example Sentences
  • People are dying of starvation all over the world.
4 Definition

A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.

Example Sentences
  • Our mission is to travel the galaxy and find new worlds.
5 Definition

A very large extent of country.

6 Definition

(speculation) A realm, such as planet, containing one or multiple societies of beings, especially intelligent ones.

Example Sentences
  • the world of Narnia; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; a zombie world
7 Definition

An individual or group perspective or social setting.

Example Sentences
  • In the world of boxing, good diet is all-important.
8 Definition

The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

9 Definition

A subdivision of a game, consisting of a series of stages or levels that usually share a similar environment or theme.

Example Sentences
  • Have you reached the boss at the end of the ice world?
10 Definition

The twenty-second trump or major arcana card of the tarot.

11 Definition

A great amount.

Example Sentences
  • Taking a break from work seems to have done her a world of good.
12 Definition

Age, era

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To consider or cause to be considered from a global perspective; to consider as a global whole, rather than making or focussing on national or other distinctions; compare globalise.

2 Definition

To make real; to make worldly.