the world
noun
1
: the earth and all the people and things on it
He is famous throughout the world.
They sailed around the world.
The product is shipped halfway around/across the world.
The island was cut off from the rest of the world.
They want to see/travel the world.
2
: the people in the world
She felt that the world was against her.
They announced their discovery to the world.
The world watched as he attempted to break the Olympic record.
She felt the eyes of the world watching her.
3
: all that is important : everything
I would give my children the world if I could.
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Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
First, Hayden Christensen is coming back as Anakin Skywalker — that makes all the sense in the world.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2025
The Nuggets have the best player in the world, Nikola Jokic, but the Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the league heading into the postseason, and Kawhi Leonard and James Harden have turned back the clock, playing at elite levels right now.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
One of the most innovative innovations in the world of cleaning since the original hoovers were created in the 1860s, the best cordless vacuums are your secret weapons for a hands-on approach to cleaning your floors without a power cord.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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“The world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20world. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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