World

/wɝld/

The meaning and definition of World, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.
“There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.”
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.

Synonyms planet circle Earth Sol III globe

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