real world
The term "real world" is often used to distinguish practical, tangible experiences from abstract, theoretical, or virtual concepts.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The realm of practical, everyday experience, as opposed to theoretical or idealized concepts.
Example
- In the real world, things don't always go as planned.
- He needs to stop dreaming and face the real world.
B2Technology
(technical)The physical universe and everyday life, distinct from virtual or fictional environments.
Example
- Virtual reality games offer an escape from the real world.
- In the real world, social interactions are more complex.
C1Philosophy
(academic)The domain of tangible, observable phenomena and events that occur in everyday human existence.
Example
- Philosophers often debate the nature of the real world versus abstract concepts.
- In the real world, ethical dilemmas are rarely black and white.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "real world":
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