this world

noun
UK: /ðɪs wɜːld/
US: /ðɪs wɜːld/

  1. The planet Earth and everything on it.

    1. She wants to travel all around this world someday soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beauty of nature in this world is something we must protect for future generations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Human existence or earthly life, often contrasted with an afterlife or spiritual realm.

    1. He is no longer in this world after his death yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many believe that our actions in this world will determine our fate in the next. [ ] [ ]

  3. The environment, society, and culture we live in.

    1. She is eager to make a difference in this world through her charity. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must address the inequalities that exist in this world if we hope to create a better future. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

life reality existence the world earth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "this world" in English means: The planet Earth and everything on it., Human existence or earthly life, often contrasted with an afterlife or spiritual realm., The environment, society, and culture we live in..

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

Synonyms for "this world": life, reality, existence, the world, earth.

Example usage of "this world": "She wants to travel all around this world someday soon.". More examples on the page.