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the whole world
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. the whole world
  2. 2. the whole country
  3. 3. society
A noun meaning "the whole land" or "the realm," historically used to refer to ruling over an entire country. In modern usage it can also appear in phrases meaning something is dominant or unrivaled in its field.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My dad suddenly launched into a speech at the front door: "The world is a vast place, you know."

Sentence 2

At dinner, mom laughed and said, "The world is wide — there's no need to rush."

Sentence 3

By the way, isn't "make an enemy of the whole world" a bit dramatic?

Sentence 4

Why does the phrase "no shame before the world" carry so much weight?

Sentence 5

"What a wide world it is," he said, looking up at the sky.