world

• „World“ ist im Englischen hauptsächlich ein Substantiv und bezeichnet die Erde oder einen bestimmten Bereich. Als Adjektiv wird es nur attributiv in festen Fügungen verwendet.

'World' is primarily a noun referring to the earth or a particular sphere of activity. It is not typically used as an adjective.

1. Of global scale or importanceB1formal

   Involving or affecting the entire world; international.

   Weltweit

   • The World Cup is a world-famous soccer tournament.
   • She dreams of becoming a world-class athlete.
   • This is a world leader in technology innovation.

   Synonymeglobalintercontinentalinternationalplanetaryuniversalworldwide

   Antonymedomesticlocalnationalregional

2. Best or most excellentA2informal

   Used to emphasize that something or someone is the best or most impressive.

   Weltklasse

   • He's the world champion in chess.
   • This is the world's best pizza I've ever tasted.
   • She is a world expert on ancient history.

   Antonymebadinferiorpoorworst

• Substantiv, das die Erde oder den Planeten bezeichnet, auf dem wir leben, oder das Universum als Ganzes; außerdem verwendet für einen Bereich von Aktivitäten, Interessen oder Erfahrungen.

A noun referring to the earth or planet we live on, or the universe as a whole; also used to denote a sphere of activity, interest, or experience.

1. The Earth or UniverseA1formal

   The planet Earth and all life on it, or the universe.

   Welt

   • The world is getting warmer due to climate change.
   • She travels around the world for her job.
   • The ancient wonders of the world are amazing.

   Synonymecosmoscreationearthexistenceglobeplanetuniverse

2. Human societyA1formal

   All people living together as a global society.

   Menschheit

   • The whole world watched the Olympic Games.
   • Social media connects the world.
   • Peace in the world is everyone's goal.

   Synonymeeveryonehumanityhumankindmankindpublicsociety

3. Sphere of activityB1informal

   A particular area of activity, interest, or profession.

   Bereich der Tätigkeit

   • He is a leader in the business world.
   • Welcome to the world of technology.
   • She knows the world of fashion very well.

   Synonymeareaarenacircledomainfieldmilieuprovincerealmscenesphere

4. B2informal

   A very large amount or number of something.

   Unmenge

   • There are worlds of possibilities for this invention.
   • He has a world of experience in teaching.
   • She ate a world of ice cream at the party.

   Synonymeabundanceheaphostlotmountainmultitudemyriadplethoraprofusionwealth