world
Translation
world, earth
Examples
He traveled all around the world.
He traveled all around the world.
Welcome to the world of fashion.
Welcome to the world of fashion.
Grammar Patterns
the world (noun) the earth and all the people and things on it The world is a big place.
the world of ((sth.)) a particular area of activity or experience She works in the world of finance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: earth, globe, planet, universe
Etymology
From Old English 'weorold', meaning 'age of man', from 'wer' (man) and 'yldo' (age).
Memory Tips
Picture a spinning globe to remember the entire 'world'.