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“world” in English

world
Illustration of "world" in a English cultural setting
A colorful globe spins slowly on a desk, surrounded by open atlases and maps. Sunlight streams through the window, illuminating continents and oceans.

Usage note

The word 'world' refers to the Earth and all the people, places, and things on it.

Examples

  • The world is big.

    The world is big.

  • I want to see the world.

    I want to see the world.

  • People live all over the world.

    People live all over the world.

Quick check

What does "world" mean?

  • A. world
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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