universe
noun
uni·verse ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs 
1
: the whole body of things and phenomena observed or postulated : cosmos: such as
a
: a systematic whole held to arise by and persist through the direct intervention of divine power
b
: the world of human experience
c(1)
: the entire celestial cosmos
(2)
: milky way galaxy
(3)
: an aggregate of stars comparable to the Milky Way galaxy
2
: a distinct field or province of thought or reality that forms a closed system or self-inclusive and independent organization
3
: population sense 4
4
: a set that contains all elements relevant to a particular discussion or problem
5
: a great number or quantity
a large enough universe of stocks … to choose from
G. B. Clairmont
G. B. Clairmont
Synonyms
- cosmos
- creation
- macrocosm
- nature
- world
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Example Sentences
How many stars are there in the universe? It means more to me than anything else in the entire universe. She is convinced that parallel universes exist. He creates his own universe in his novels. New York City is the center of the publishing universe.
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Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Physicist Edgar Shaghoulian shows how the advances in understanding the edges of black holes have led to advances in understanding the edges of our universe. Laura Helmuth, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022 That means somewhere in this vast universe, there’s a Johnny Storm/Human Torch variant that looks just like Steve Rogers, seeing that Chris Evans played both characters. Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Aug. 2022 But this is just part of our push outward, our quest to explore, to find out what's out there in this universe. NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Co-created by J.J. Abrams, Fringe takes viewers on an intriguing ride through the weirder side of science with the Fringe Division of the F.B.I. tasked with uncovering the truths of this universe and those beyond. Eric Maurer, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2022 In this parallel universe, the staff of the IRS is down and the productivity of the IRS is up, as has happened to so much white-collar office work. James Freeman, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 As far as a role in Kill Bill, though, it just wasn't meant to be — at least, not in this universe. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 18 Aug. 2022 Tessa did such a great job of owning that last look and being at peace with this universe. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin universum, from neuter of universus entire, whole, from uni- + versus turned toward, from past participle of vertere to turn — more at worth
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing universe
Kids Definition
universe
noun
uni·verse ˈyü-nə-ˌvərs
: all created things including the earth and heavenly bodies viewed as making up one system
universe
noun
as in world
the whole body of things observed or assumed the theory that the universe is constantly expanding Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- world
- cosmos
- nature
- existence
- creation
- macrocosm
- reality
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- void
- nothingness