the world

noun
UK: /ðə wɜːld/
US: /ðə wɝːld/

  1. The Earth, including all countries and people.

    1. I want to travel the world one day to see new places. [ ] [ ]
    2. The internet connects people all over the world, making communication easier. [ ] [ ]

  2. Everything that exists, including the universe and all its contents.

    1. She means the world to me, she is my best friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. He wants to change the world with his innovative new ideas and technology. [ ] [ ]

  3. A specific part or aspect of life or human activity.

    1. She works in the world of finance, it's very stressful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art world can be very competitive, with many talented artists vying for recognition. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

globe society universe public earth sphere cosmos domain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the world" in English means: The Earth, including all countries and people., Everything that exists, including the universe and all its contents., A specific part or aspect of life or human activity..

The phonetic transcription of "the world" is /ðə wɜːld/ in British English and /ðə wɝːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the world": globe, society, universe, public, earth, sphere, cosmos, domain.

Example usage of "the world": "I want to travel the world one day to see new places.". More examples on the page.