universe
gb/jˈunəvˌɚs/ us/jˈunəvˌɚs/
B1
Inglês
~ 2900
világegyetem, világ, univerzum, kitalált világ
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
világegyetem
B1
Padrão de uso:
the universe [verb]
Astronomers study the universe to understand how it began.
A csillagászok a világegyetemet tanulmányozzák, hogy megértsék, hogyan jött létre.
The universe contains billions of galaxies.
A világegyetemben galaxisok milliárdjai vannak.
Scientists believe the universe is still expanding.
Many people wonder if there is life elsewhere in the universe.
Exemplos para estudantes
The universe has many stars.
A világegyetemben sok csillag van.
We live in a big universe.
Hatalmas világegyetemben élünk.
The universe is very old.
The sun is part of the universe.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universe' with 'world'; 'world' usually refers to Earth, while 'universe' includes everything in existence.
Significado
all existing space and matter
Colocações
observable universe
|entire universe
|universe expands
|origin of the universe
|universe is infinite
Sinônimos
cosmos (Often used in a poetic or scientific way to mean the same as 'universe'.)
Antônimos
nothingness (Represents the absence of all matter, energy, space, and time.)
Temas
science
|astronomy
|cosmology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Everything that exists in space and time, including all stars, planets, and galaxies.
All of space and time, including all matter, energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the physical laws that govern them.
SUBSTANTIVO
B2
2
világ
A2
Padrão de uso:
the universe of [something]
She is well known in the universe of classical music.
Jól ismert a klasszikus zene világában.
The book explores the universe of political intrigue.
A könyv a politikai intrikák világát tárja fel.
In the universe of social media influencers, trends change quickly.
Exemplos para estudantes
He works in the universe of film.
A film világában dolgozik.
I like the universe of books.
Szeretem a könyvek világát.
In the universe of sports, football is popular.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and may try to interpret it literally as outer space.
Significado
a specific domain or sphere
Colocações
the universe of sports
|the universe of online gaming
|the fashion universe
Sinônimos
realm (Similar meaning but slightly more formal or literary.)
Antônimos
outside world (Refers to everything beyond a particular sphere or activity.)
Temas
metaphor
|culture
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definição
A special area or type of activity or ideas.
A particular field, area, or category of experience, activity, or thought.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
3
univerzum
B2
Padrão de uso:
the [fictional] universe of [title]
Fans enjoy exploring the expanded Star Wars universe.
A rajongók szívesen fedezik fel a kibővített Star Wars-univerzumot.
The Marvel Universe includes hundreds of superheroes.
A Marvel-univerzum több száz szuperhőst foglal magában.
Writers sometimes create spin-offs set in the same fictional universe.
Exemplos para estudantes
I like the Marvel Universe.
Szeretem a Marvel-univerzumot.
The Harry Potter universe has magic.
A Harry Potter-univerzumban van varázslat.
This game is set in a fantasy universe.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this fictional sense with the scientific meaning; context usually clarifies which is intended.
Significado
fictional setting or world
Colocações
Marvel Universe
|Harry Potter universe
|cinematic universe
Sinônimos
world (A simpler term often used for fictional settings but less expansive than 'universe'.)
Antônimos
real world (Refers to actual reality outside a fictional setting.)
Temas
entertainment
|storytelling
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definição
The world and everything in it that is made for a movie, book, or game.
The complete setting, characters, rules, and events that exist within a particular work or series of fiction.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
universe
AFI
GB/jˈunəvˌɚs/
US/jˈunəvˌɚs/
Sílabas e tonicidade
uni - verse (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (uni)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: universe
- Plural: universes
Família de palavras
Forms
universes
noun
Core family
universal
adjective B2
universally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
universality
noun
universalize
verb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Science fiction often explores the idea of a parallel universe.
- In a parallel universe, you might have made a different choice.