(the world) the earth with everybody and everything on it
(the world) the course of human affairs
(the world) secular affairs as distinguished from religious or spiritual matters
(the world) the human race
(the world) secular affairs as distinguished from religious and ecclesiastical matters
existence during life or after death
in this world and the next
a division, section, or generation of the inhabitants of the earth distinguished by living together at the same place or at the same time
the medieval world
a distinctive class of people or their sphere of interest
the academic world
(the world) human society or social interaction
All the world knows that
a part or section of the world considered as a separate independent unit
the personal environment of one's life or work
an indefinite or very great number or amount
makes a world of difference
a planet, esp one that is inhabited
(used before a noun) of the whole world
the world championship
(used before a noun) extending or found throughout the world; worldwide
world peace
the advantages of two alternatives, esp without their disadvantages
to deliver or give birth to (a baby)
to be born
in every way; exactly
looks for all the world like the original
in any circumstances; for anything
wouldn't hurt her feelings for the world
among innumerable possibilities; ever
What in the world is it?
informal of extraordinary excellence; superb
see fire1
to have great love or admiration for (somebody or something)