universe
gb/jˈunəvˌɚs/ us/jˈunəvˌɚs/
B1
Английски
~ 2900
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
all existing space and matter
Everything that exists in space and time, including all stars, planets, and galaxies.
Модел на употреба:
the universe [verb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universe' with 'world'; 'world' usually refers to Earth, while 'universe' includes everything in existence.
Синоними
cosmos (Often used in a poetic or scientific way to mean the same as 'universe'.)
Антоними
nothingness (Represents the absence of all matter, energy, space, and time.)
Колокации
observable universe
|entire universe
|universe expands
|origin of the universe
|universe is infinite
Теми
science
|astronomy
|cosmology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Astronomers study the universe to understand how it began.
- The universe contains billions of galaxies.
- Scientists believe the universe is still expanding.
- Many people wonder if there is life elsewhere in the universe.
Примери за учащи
- The universe has many stars.
- We live in a big universe.
- The universe is very old.
- The sun is part of the universe.
Съществително
B2
entity
2
a specific domain or sphere
A special area or type of activity or ideas.
Модел на употреба:
the universe of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and may try to interpret it literally as outer space.
Синоними
realm (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
Антоними
outside world (Refers to everything beyond a particular sphere or activity.)
Колокации
the universe of sports
|the universe of online gaming
|the fashion universe
Теми
metaphor
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|education
Примери
- She is well known in the universe of classical music.
- The book explores the universe of political intrigue.
- In the universe of social media influencers, trends change quickly.
Примери за учащи
- He works in the universe of film.
- I like the universe of books.
- In the universe of sports, football is popular.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
fictional setting or world
The world and everything in it that is made for a movie, book, or game.
Модел на употреба:
the [fictional] universe of [title]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this fictional sense with the scientific meaning; context usually clarifies which is intended.
Синоними
world (A simpler term often used for fictional settings but less expansive than 'universe'.)
Антоними
real world (Refers to actual reality outside a fictional setting.)
Колокации
Marvel Universe
|Harry Potter universe
|cinematic universe
Теми
entertainment
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Примери
- Fans enjoy exploring the expanded Star Wars universe.
- The Marvel Universe includes hundreds of superheroes.
- Writers sometimes create spin-offs set in the same fictional universe.
Примери за учащи
- I like the Marvel Universe.
- The Harry Potter universe has magic.
- This game is set in a fantasy universe.
Граматика
Речникова форма
universe
IPA
GB/jˈunəvˌɚs/
US/jˈunəvˌɚs/
Срички и ударение
uni - verse (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: universe
- Plural: universes
Семейство думи
Forms
universes
noun
Core family
universal
adjective B2
universally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
universality
noun
universalize
verb
Изрази
center of the universe
1/sˈɛntɚ əv ðə jˈunəvˌɚs/
idiom
informal
most important person/thing
Someone or something that is considered more important than anything else.
Примери
- She acts like she’s the center of the universe.
- For his parents, their child is the center of the universe.
in the whole universe
1/ˈɪn ðə hˈoʊl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
in all existence
Everywhere that exists; anywhere at all.
Примери
- There is no one like her in the whole universe.
- He’s the best friend in the whole universe.
known universe
1/nˈoʊn jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
all discovered existence
All parts of space that people have found or studied.
Примери
- Astronomers are mapping the known universe.
- This is the fastest ship in the known universe.
parallel universe
1/pˈɛɹəlˌɛl jˈunəvˌɚs/
fixed phrase
hypothetical separate reality
A different world that exists at the same time as ours but is separate from it.
Примери
- Science fiction often explores the idea of a parallel universe.
- In a parallel universe, you might have made a different choice.