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