world
gb/wˈɚld/ us/wˈɚld/
A2
English
~ 200
Föld, világ, világegyetem, szféra, bolygó
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the world [verb]
The world is facing serious environmental challenges.
A Föld komoly környezeti kihívásokkal néz szembe.
She has traveled to many parts of the world.
A világ sok részén járt már.
The internet allows people around the world to communicate instantly.
World leaders met to discuss climate change.
The world watched as the historic event unfolded.
Learner examples
The world is very big.
A világ nagyon nagy.
Many people in the world speak English.
Sok ember beszél angolul a világon.
He wants to see the world.
The world has many countries.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'world' with 'earth' — 'world' often includes the idea of people and society, not just the physical planet.
Meaning
Earth and its people
Collocations
around the world
|all over the world
|world population
|world map
|world leader
Synonyms
Earth (Refers specifically to the planet as a physical object, without necessarily implying human society.)
Antonyms
space (Refers to the vast area beyond Earth, outside its atmosphere.)
Themes
geography
|society
|global
|nature
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The Earth and all the people who live on it.
The planet we live on, including all its lands, seas, and the people and societies living on it.
NOUN
B1
2
világ
B1
világegyetem
B2
Usage pattern:
the whole world [verb]
In her eyes, he was the most important person in the world.
Szemében ő volt a legfontosabb ember a világon.
The discovery changed our understanding of the world.
A felfedezés megváltoztatta a világról alkotott képünket.
Different cultures have different ways of seeing the world.
Learner examples
The world is full of life.
A világ tele van élettel.
He wants to learn about the world.
A világról szeretne tanulni.
We live in a big world.
Meaning
everything that exists
Collocations
the whole world
|world view
|world affairs
Synonyms
universe (Often used for the physical cosmos, while 'world' can be more abstract or human-centered.)
Antonyms
nothingness (The state of not existing at all.)
Themes
philosophy
|cosmos
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Everything that exists everywhere, not only on Earth.
All of existence, including everything in the universe, not just Earth.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
the world of [something]
She became famous in the fashion world.
A divatvilágban lett híres.
The academic world can be very competitive.
Az akadémiai világ nagyon versengő tud lenni.
Technology is changing the business world rapidly.
Learner examples
He works in the music world.
A zenei világban dolgozik.
The sports world is very big.
A sportvilág nagyon nagy.
She is well known in the art world.
Meaning
specific society or domain
Collocations
the business world
|the art world
|the sports world
Synonyms
community (Refers more to a group of people living together or sharing interests; 'world' can imply a larger or more abstract sphere.)
Antonyms
outsider (A person not belonging to a particular group or sphere.)
Themes
society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of people or area of life with the same interests or activities.
A particular group of people, community, or sphere of activity distinguished by shared interests, culture, or profession.
NOUN
B1
4
világ
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s world [verb]
His children are his whole world.
A gyerekei az egész világot jelentik neki.
After the accident, her world fell apart.
A baleset után összeomlott a világa.
Music opened up a new world for him.
Learner examples
My family is my world.
A családom az én világom.
Her dog is her whole world.
A kutyája az egész világa.
After he left, my world felt empty.
Meaning
someone's life and surroundings
Collocations
my world
|his whole world
|her private world
Synonyms
life (A broader term for existence; 'world' emphasizes personal environment and experiences.)
Antonyms
outside world (The environment beyond one's personal life or immediate surroundings.)
Themes
personal life
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone's own life, experiences, and surroundings.
The set of conditions, relationships, and experiences that make up an individual's life and perspective.
NOUN
B2
5
Usage pattern:
a distant world [verb]
Astronomers have discovered several Earth-like worlds.
A csillagászok több földszerű bolygót fedeztek fel.
The novel takes place on a distant world.
A regény egy távoli bolygón játszódik.
Science fiction often explores alien worlds.
Learner examples
They found a new world in space.
Találtak egy új bolygót az űrben.
This story is about another world.
Ez a történet egy másik világról szól.
We may visit other worlds in the future.
Meaning
planet or similar body
Collocations
alien worlds
|distant worlds
|fictional worlds
Synonyms
planet (Specifically refers to a large celestial body orbiting a star; 'world' may carry imaginative or inhabited connotations.)
Antonyms
moon (A natural satellite, not typically considered a 'world' unless imagined as habitable.)
Themes
space
|science fiction
|science
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Another planet or place in space that could have life.
A planet or celestial body, especially one thought to support life or existing in science fiction or fantasy contexts.
Grammar
Dictionary form
world
IPA
GB/wˈɚld/
US/wˈɚld/
Syllables & stress
world (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (world)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: world
- Plural: world, worlds
Word family
Expressions
around the world
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
in many places globally
In many different countries or places on Earth.
Examples
- People around the world are celebrating the holiday.
- The product is sold around the world.
bring into the world
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu ðə wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
give birth or create something new
To give birth to a baby or start something new.
Examples
- She brought two children into the world.
- The inventor brought a new device into the world.
in the world
1/ˈɪn ðə wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
among all things anywhere
Among all things or people anywhere.
Examples
- Why in the world would you do that?
- He is one of the best players in the world.
out of this world
1/ˈaʊt əv ðˈɪs wˈɚld/
idiom
informal
extremely good or amazing
Very, very good; amazing.
Examples
- The food at that restaurant is out of this world.
- Her performance was out of this world.
see the world
1/sˈi ðə wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
travel widely for experience/enjoyment
To travel to many different countries and places for experience or fun.
Examples
- She wants to see the world before settling down.
- He joined the navy to see the world.