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Definition universe in British English

universe noun

[singular] noun
/ˈjuːnɪˌvɜː(r)s/
1

space and everything that exists in it, including the Earth and all the other planets

Example

The origins of the universe are still a mystery.

Example

Do you think we are the only form of intelligent life in the universe?

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2

someone's life

Example

The children are the centre of her universe.

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Definition universe in British English