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worlds away


Vastly different; incompatible.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“Their opinions on the matter are worlds away.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Although they grew up in the same house, their interests are worlds away from each other.”

COMPLEX

“The quiet life of the countryside is worlds away from the frantic pace of the city, leaving him feeling like a stranger in his own home.”


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  1. 01

    all over the world

    throughout the world, everywhere, worldwide, globally.

  2. 02

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  3. 03

    away with the fairies

    Not all there; slightly crazy.

  4. 04

    bang away

    to strike or hit repeatedly

  5. 05

    bear away the bell

    To be superior in something.

  6. 06

    beaver away

    To work hard at a task.

  7. 07

    best of both worlds

    A combination of two seemingly contradictory benefits.

  8. 08

    blaze away

    To fire (firearms) repeatedly.

Last updated August 10, 2026