world
gb/wˈɚld/ us/wˈɚld/
A2
Inglês
~ 200
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
Earth and its people
The Earth and all the people who live on it.
Padrão de uso:
the world [verb]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'world' with 'earth' — 'world' often includes the idea of people and society, not just the physical planet.
Sinónimos
Earth (Refers specifically to the planet as a physical object, without necessarily implying human society.)
Antónimos
space (Refers to the vast area beyond Earth, outside its atmosphere.)
Colocações
around the world
|all over the world
|world population
|world map
|world leader
Temas
geography
|society
|global
|nature
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The world is facing serious environmental challenges.
- She has traveled to many parts of the world.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The world is very big.
- Many people in the world speak English.
- He wants to see the world.
- The world has many countries.
Nome
B1
entity
2
everything that exists
Everything that exists everywhere, not only on Earth.
Padrão de uso:
the whole world [verb]
Sinónimos
universe (Often used for the physical cosmos, while 'world' can be more abstract or human-centered.)
Antónimos
nothingness (The state of not existing at all.)
Colocações
the whole world
|world view
|world affairs
Temas
philosophy
|cosmos
|science
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- In her eyes, he was the most important person in the world.
- The discovery changed our understanding of the world.
- Different cultures have different ways of seeing the world.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The world is full of life.
- He wants to learn about the world.
- We live in a big world.
Nome
B1
entity
3
specific society or domain
A group of people or area of life with the same interests or activities.
Padrão de uso:
the world of [something]
Sinónimos
community (Refers more to a group of people living together or sharing interests; 'world' can imply a larger or more abstract sphere.)
Antónimos
outsider (A person not belonging to a particular group or sphere.)
Colocações
the business world
|the art world
|the sports world
Temas
society
|culture
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She became famous in the fashion world.
- The academic world can be very competitive.
- Technology is changing the business world rapidly.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He works in the music world.
- The sports world is very big.
- She is well known in the art world.
Nome
B1
entity
4
someone's life and surroundings
Someone's own life, experiences, and surroundings.
Padrão de uso:
[someone]'s world [verb]
Sinónimos
life (A broader term for existence; 'world' emphasizes personal environment and experiences.)
Antónimos
outside world (The environment beyond one's personal life or immediate surroundings.)
Colocações
my world
|his whole world
|her private world
Temas
personal life
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- His children are his whole world.
- After the accident, her world fell apart.
- Music opened up a new world for him.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- My family is my world.
- Her dog is her whole world.
- After he left, my world felt empty.
Nome
B2
entity
5
planet or similar body
Another planet or place in space that could have life.
Padrão de uso:
a distant world [verb]
Sinónimos
planet (Specifically refers to a large celestial body orbiting a star; 'world' may carry imaginative or inhabited connotations.)
Antónimos
moon (A natural satellite, not typically considered a 'world' unless imagined as habitable.)
Colocações
alien worlds
|distant worlds
|fictional worlds
Temas
space
|science fiction
|science
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Astronomers have discovered several Earth-like worlds.
- The novel takes place on a distant world.
- Science fiction often explores alien worlds.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They found a new world in space.
- This story is about another world.
- We may visit other worlds in the future.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
world
IPA
GB/wˈɚld/
US/wˈɚld/
Sílabas e acento
world (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (world)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: world
- Plural: world, worlds
Família de palavras
Expressões
around the world
1/ɚˈaʊnd ðə wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
in many places globally
In many different countries or places on Earth.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- She wants to see the world before settling down.
- He joined the navy to see the world.