ends of the world
The phrase "ends of the world" can describe extreme remoteness or be used idiomatically to emphasize catastrophic change.
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Definition
B2Geography
(general)The most distant or remote places on Earth.
Example
- He traveled to the ends of the world to find rare wildlife.
C1Biblical
(historical)The farthest reaches or borders of the known world in ancient times.
Example
- The missionaries journeyed to the ends of the world to spread their faith.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)A dramatic change that seems catastrophic or devastating.
Example
- Losing his job felt like the end of the world to him.
C1Doomsday
(dramatic)The actual destruction of Earth or the end of human life.
Example
- Movies often depict the end of the world with apocalyptic events.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ends of the world":
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