noun

universe

universe, cosmos

The universe is vast and full of stars.

The universe is vast and full of stars.

She created her own little universe in her room.

She created her own little universe in her room.

the universe The universe is constantly expanding.

a universe of ((sth.)) a world of (sth.) a universe of possibilities

Synonyms: cosmos, world, existence

From Latin 'universus' meaning 'whole, entire', from 'unus' (one) + 'versus' (turned), meaning 'turned into one'.

Think of 'uni-' as 'one'. The universe is the one place that contains everything.

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