In the world

prep_phrase

Definitions

Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    An intensifier, often used after an interrogative word. idiomatic

    "What in the world was that?"

  2. 2
    Used for emphasis after a qualified noun.

    "the happiest girl in the world"

  3. 3
    In this present age; here and now.

    "In the world you will have trouble, but I leave you my peace that where I am there you may also be."

  4. 4
    In this present age; here and now.; Characteristic of wider society; worldly.

    "With some effort and discipline anyone can learn to get up early and to stand through long church services, to make prostrations and to work, and work hard, at jobs that you don’t necessarily like. A lot of people in the world have a much more difficult life in that sense."

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