Definitions

world

[wurld] / wɜrld /

NOUN

planet, globe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earth nature

STRONG

cosmos creation macrocosm microcosm sphere star universe

WEAK

heavenly body terrene

NOUN

class of existing beings

Synonyms

STRONGEST

everyone group race realm

STRONG

class division humanity humankind

WEAK

everybody human race

NOUN

person's environment, experience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area business field life province realm system

STRONG

ambience atmosphere domain matters memory pursuits sphere

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That extra blast now lands on a world that is already setting records.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We feel confident in the company’s position today, but the world changes quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“The world will say, ‘Your life belongs to you,’” she continued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It’s about sharing with the world who you are, sharing your privacy and your insanity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The emotional colors of their world seem to have drained away.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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Alliteration from the Top AP English Exam Literature