Phrase guide

mean the world to

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To be loved or cared about a great deal by.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He meant the world to her.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mean everything to, mean the whole world to

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To be of great importance to someone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Your respect and kind words mean the world to me.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: przesłaniać cały świat — Translations
  • Polish: przesłonić cały świat — Translations
  • Spanish: significar todo para — Translations
  • Spanish: significar el mundo para — Translations