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world

/wɝld/

Meanings
  • noun

    The entire universe considered as a whole, including all its planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.

    - "The world is a beautiful place."
    - "We live on a rotating ball called world."
    - "The world is full of wonders."
  • noun

    A particular environment or sphere in which something exists or operates.

    - "The business world is highly competitive."
    - "In the world of sports, everyone strives for excellence."
    - "The world of academia values knowledge and research."

Pronunciation
  1. /wɝld/



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  2. /wɝld/



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Synonyms

planet , circle , Earth , Sol III , globe
Rhymes
Words rhyming with world
earth , hearth , mirth , worth
Variants
List of all variants of world that leads to same result
for all the world , in the world , out of this world , world , worlds , world beat , world-beater , world-beaters , world-builder , world-builders , world builder , world builders , world building , world-building , worldbuilding , world-class , world federalism , world federalisms , world federalist , world federalists , world music
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English weorold, weorld, from weor(d)an to turn, roll + -ald, -elde; akin to wer (person) + -gald (power, wealth)


Trivia
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  1. The word 'world' appears in the Bible over 800 times.

  2. The largest sphere in the solar system is the Sun, which is not a world, but a star.

  3. The term 'world' first appeared in Old English around 1000 AD.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. universe: The world is a part of the universe, which is the total collection of all matter, energy, and space.

  2. cosmos: The world is also known as the cosmos, which refers to the orderly arrangement and interconnectedness of all things in the universe.

  3. sphere: The world can be considered a sphere, as it is a round object that extends infinitely in all directions.


Culture
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The 'world' is a significant concept in various cultures, religions, and philosophies. In many belief systems, it represents the physical universe, the realm of the living, or the cosmos. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to refer to a particular environment or sphere.

How to Memorize "world"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'world', try visualizing it as a round, spinning object that represents the entire universe.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'world' with the concept of a vast, interconnected system, such as a global network or an ecosystem.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Whole Earth Rules Our Lives Daily' to help remember the definition of the word 'world'.


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