“Whirled” or “World”—Which to use?

“Whirled” or “World”

Overview

whirled / world are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

whirled: (verb) cause to spin. (verb) fly around.

world: (noun) people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest. (noun) all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you. (noun) a part of the earth that can be considered separately. (noun) all of the living human inhabitants of the earth.

Pronunciation

whirled: w·ER·l·d

world: w·ER·l·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “whirled”

Examples of “world”

World Without Finishing (Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon…
…such attacks, according to the World Wildlife Foundation.
…Game 2 of the 1999 World Series, the members of the…
…sinking nine Japanese ships in World War II.
Jones was a highly decorated World War II veteran.
…became increasingly active in the world of racket sports.
…the outbreak of the First World War, Lohden, who already had…
U.S. News & World Report
Category:British Army personnel of World War I
Category:United States Navy pilots of World War II

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