world

noun
UK: /wɜːld/
US: /wɝːld/

  1. The earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features.

    1. I want to travel the world someday to see new places. [ ] [ ]
    2. The modern world faces many challenges, including climate change and inequality. [ ] [ ]

  2. A particular part of the earth; a specific region, country, or group of countries.

    1. She is famous all over the world for her singing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The developing world needs more support to improve healthcare access. [ ] [ ]

  3. A person's experiences, environment, and way of life.

    1. He comes from a different world than I do. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her artistic world is filled with creativity and imagination. [ ] [ ]

  4. Everything that exists, including all matter and energy.

    1. Scientists are trying to understand how the world began. [ ] [ ]
    2. The world is governed by the laws of physics and chemistry. [ ] [ ]

  5. A large amount or extent.

    1. She feels a world of difference after the changes. [ ] [ ]
    2. It made a world of difference to have support during that difficult time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

planet society globe realm universe sphere earth

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "world" in English means: The earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features., A particular part of the earth; a specific region, country, or group of countries., A person's experiences, environment, and way of life., Everything that exists, including all matter and energy., A large amount or extent..

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

Synonyms for "world": planet, society, globe, realm, universe, sphere, earth.

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