universe
word
/ˈjunəˌvɝs/
YOO-nuh-vurs
/jˈuːnɪvˌɜːs/
YOO-ni-vurs
Definition
Everything that exists, including all space, stars, planets, matter, and energy. It can also mean a particular world or system of ideas in stories, games, or discussion.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in science for the physical cosmos. In everyday English, it can also be used figuratively, as in 'the Marvel universe' or 'her whole universe changed'. Common phrases include 'the origin of the universe' and 'the universe is expanding'.
Spanish: universoPortuguese (BR): universoPortuguese (PT): universoChinese (Simplified): 宇宙Chinese (Traditional): 宇宙Hindi: ब्रह्मांडArabic: الكونBengali: মহাবিশ্ব - ব্রহ্মাণ্ডRussian: вселеннаяJapanese: 宇宙Vietnamese: vũ trụKorean: 우주Turkish: evrenUrdu: کائناتIndonesian: alam semesta
Example Sentences
We learned about the universe in class today.
basic
Some people wonder how the universe began.
basic
Sometimes it feels like the universe is testing my patience.
natural
That movie creates a whole universe of its own.
natural
In the grand scheme of the universe, our problems are pretty small.
natural
The universe is very large.
basic