world — the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɜːrld/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she rules the world when she sits on my keyboard.
- The world is full of opportunities for those who seek them.
- In a world of smartphones, my grandpa still uses a flip phone like a rebel.
world
NOUN[/wɜːrld/]
the earth, together with all of its countries and peoples
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'weorold', meaning 'age of man' or 'human lifetime'. It combines Germanic elements 'wer' (man) and 'ald' (age, era), originally denoting the span of time and space in which humans live.
Breakdown
wer- (man) + -ald (age, era) = weorold. The compound evolved from Proto-Germanic roots to denote both temporal duration and the physical realm inhabited by humanity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks she rules the world when she sits on my keyboard.”
“The world is full of opportunities for those who seek them.”
“In a world of smartphones, my grandpa still uses a flip phone like a rebel.”
“Learning English opens doors to the world.”
“She acts like the world revolves around her morning coffee.”
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