Know Your Next Word : world
7. world :
noun :
1. the earth or globe, considered as a planet
2. (often initial capital letter) a particular division of the earth
3. the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period
4. humankind : the human race : humanity
5. a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.
usage :
The whole world knows it.
The world must eliminate war and poverty.
That vacation was worlds of fun.
My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
Her first child came into the world in June.
You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.
I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
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