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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024wom′an of the world′, - a woman experienced and sophisticated in the ways and manners of the world, esp. the world of society.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024world /wɜrld/USA pronunciation n. - the earth when it is considered as a planet:[singular* the + ~]how life developed in the world.
- everything that exists;
the universe:[countable]In a world of three dimensions, time is the fourth dimension. - [countable] a planet;
a body in space that is not a star. - a particular part or division of the earth:[singular* the + ~]the Western world; the ancient world.
- the human race;
humanity:[singular* the + ~]feeding the whole world. - the general public:[singular* the + ~]The world worships success and money.
- a class or group of people with common interests:[countable]the literary world.
- an area, sphere, realm, or domain of activity or existence:[countable]the world of dreams; the world of sports.
- one of the general groupings of physical nature:[countable]the animal world.
- Often, worlds. [plural] a great deal: [~ + of + plural noun]a world of problems.[~ + of + uncountable noun]a world of trouble on my mind.
Idioms- Idioms bring (someone) into the world, [bring + object + into + the + world]
- to give birth to;
bear. - to deliver (a baby).
- Idioms come into the world, to be born.
- Idioms for (all) the world:
- [with a negative word or phrase] for anything, however great;
under any circumstances; definitely (not):I wouldn't harm my children for all the world. - in every respect;
precisely:He looks for all the world like his twin brother.
- Idioms in the world:
- at all:without a care in the world.
- (used to intensify a question):How in the world will you get home?
- Idioms out of this world, extraordinary;
wonderful:The dinner was simply out of this world. - Idioms world without end, for all eternity;
forever.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024world (wûrld),USA pronunciation n. - the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
- (often cap.) a particular division of the earth:the Western world.
- the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period:the ancient world.
- humankind;
the human race; humanity:The world must eliminate war and poverty. - the public generally:The whole world knows it.
- the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life:The world worships success.
- a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.:the fashionable world.
- any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it:a child's world;the world of dreams;the insect world.
- everything that exists;
the universe; the macrocosm. - any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe:the world of the microcosm.
- one of the three general groupings of physical nature:animal world;mineral world;vegetable world.
- any period, state, or sphere of existence:this world; the world to come.
- Often, worlds. a great deal:That vacation was worlds of fun.
- any indefinitely great expanse.
- any heavenly body:the starry worlds.
- bring into the world:
- to give birth to;
bear:My grandmother brought nine children into the world. - to deliver (a baby):the doctor brought many children into the world.
- come into the world, to be born:Her first child came into the world in June.
- for all the world:
- for any consideration, however great:She wouldn't come to visit us for all the world.
- in every respect;
precisely:You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
- in the world:
- at all;
ever:I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie. - from among all possibilities:Where in the world did you find that hat?
- on top of the world. See top 1 (def. 25).
- out of this or the world, exceptional;
fine:The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world. - set the world on fire, to achieve great fame and success:He didn't seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
- think the world of, to like or admire greatly:His coworkers think the world of him.
- world without end, for all eternity;
for always.
- Gmc *wer-ald- literally, age of man
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English world, weorold; cognate with Dutch wereld, German Welt, Old Norse verǫld, all
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See earth.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: world /wɜːld/ n - the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
- mankind; the human race
- people generally; the public: in the eyes of the world
- social or public life: to go out into the world
- the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
- a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
- any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
- (often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants: the Western World, the Ancient World, the Third World
- an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment: the animal world
- any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it: the world of television
- a period or state of existence: the next world
- the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness: you have shattered my world
- a large amount, number, or distance: worlds apart
- worldly or secular life, ways, or people
- bring into the world ⇒ (of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
- to give birth to
- come into the world ⇒ to be born
- for all the world ⇒ in every way; exactly
- give to the world ⇒ to publish
- in the world ⇒ (usually used with a negative) (intensifier): no-one in the world can change things
- man of the world, woman of the world ⇒ a man or woman experienced in social or public life
- not long for this world ⇒ nearing death
- on top of the world ⇒ informal exultant, elated, or very happy
- informal wonderful; excellent
- set the world on fire ⇒ to be exceptionally or sensationally successful
- the best of both worlds ⇒ the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
- think the world of ⇒ to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
- world of one's own ⇒ a state of mental detachment from other people
- world without end ⇒ for ever
- (modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide: world politics, a world record
- (in combination) throughout the world: world-famous
Etymology: Old English w(e)orold, from wer man + ald age, life; related to Old Frisian warld, wrald, Old Norse verold, Old High German wealt (German Welt) |