world

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/wɝld/ English

Definitions

noun

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.“There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.”
The Universe.
(with "the") The Earth.“People are dying of starvation all over the world.”
A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.“Our mission is to travel the galaxy and find new worlds.”

verb

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.
To make real; to make worldly.

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Synonyms

planet circle Earth Sol III globe nature existence reality macrocosm creation populace public global worldwide international domain humanity mankind

Associated

aquatics weightlifting heavyweight gymnastics war cup athletics champion qualification championship skating premiere

Rhymes

netherworld hurled dreamworld whirled underworld swirled furled twirled whorled unfurled

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