universe
gb/jˈunəvˌɚs/ us/jˈunəvˌɚs/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2900
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
all existing space and matter
Everything that exists in space and time, including all stars, planets, and galaxies.
Vzorec užití:
the universe [verb]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universe' with 'world'; 'world' usually refers to Earth, while 'universe' includes everything in existence.
Synonyma
cosmos (Often used in a poetic or scientific way to mean the same as 'universe'.)
Antonyma
nothingness (Represents the absence of all matter, energy, space, and time.)
Kolokace
observable universe
|entire universe
|universe expands
|origin of the universe
|universe is infinite
Témata
science
|astronomy
|cosmology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The universe has many stars.
- We live in a big universe.
- The universe is very old.
- The sun is part of the universe.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
a specific domain or sphere
A special area or type of activity or ideas.
Vzorec užití:
the universe of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and may try to interpret it literally as outer space.
Synonyma
realm (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
Antonyma
outside world (Refers to everything beyond a particular sphere or activity.)
Kolokace
the universe of sports
|the universe of online gaming
|the fashion universe
Témata
metaphor
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|education
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- He works in the universe of film.
- I like the universe of books.
- In the universe of sports, football is popular.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
fictional setting or world
The world and everything in it that is made for a movie, book, or game.
Vzorec užití:
the [fictional] universe of [title]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this fictional sense with the scientific meaning; context usually clarifies which is intended.
Synonyma
world (A simpler term often used for fictional settings but less expansive than 'universe'.)
Antonyma
real world (Refers to actual reality outside a fictional setting.)
Kolokace
Marvel Universe
|Harry Potter universe
|cinematic universe
Témata
entertainment
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I like the Marvel Universe.
- The Harry Potter universe has magic.
- This game is set in a fantasy universe.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
universe
IPA
GB/jˈunəvˌɚs/
US/jˈunəvˌɚs/
Slabiky a přízvuk
uni - verse (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: universe
- Plural: universes
Příbuzná slova
Forms
universes
noun
Core family
universal
adjective B2
universally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
universality
noun
universalize
verb
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Science fiction often explores the idea of a parallel universe.
- In a parallel universe, you might have made a different choice.