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- [yoo-nuh-vurs]
- /ˈyu nəˌvɜrs/
- /ˈjuːnɪvɜːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-nuh-vurs]
- /ˈyu nəˌvɜrs/
Definitions of universe word
- noun universe the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm. 1
- noun universe the whole world, especially with reference to humanity: a truth known throughout the universe. 1
- noun universe a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails: his private universe. 1
- noun universe Also called universe of discourse. Logic. the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion. 1
- noun universe Also called universal set. Mathematics. the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem. 1
- noun universe Statistics. the entire population under study. 1
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Origin of universe
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Old French univers < Latin ūniversum, noun use of neuter of ūniversus entire, all, literally, turned into one, equivalent to ūni- uni- + versus (past participle of vertere to turn)
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Parts of speech for Universe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
universe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
universe usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for universe
noun universe
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- all that — You use all that in statements with negative meaning when you want to weaken the force of what you are saying.
- apple — An apple is a round fruit with smooth green, yellow, or red skin and firm white flesh.
- apples — well or fine; under control.
- creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
Top questions with universe
- how old is the universe?
- what is the answer to life the universe and everything?
- how big is the universe?
- how old is steven universe?
- how many galaxies are in the universe?
- how the universe works?
- what is the meaning of life the universe and everything?
- how many stars are in the universe?
- how to draw steven universe?
- what is the nature of the universe?
- how many stars in the universe?
- what is the universe?
- how many galaxies in the universe?
- who won miss universe?
- how was the universe created?
See also
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