Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
worlds-apart
idiom
/wɜrldz əˈpɑrt/
Definition
Worlds-apart is an idiomatic expression that refers to two things, people, or situations that are vastly different from each other.
Examples
- Despite their close friendship, their lifestyles are worlds-apart.
- Her views on the subject are worlds-apart from his.
- The two cultures are considered worlds-apart due to their distinct beliefs.
Meaning
When two things are described as ‘worlds-apart’, it implies they are so different that they seem as if they belong to entirely separate realms or realities.
Synonyms
- Poles apart
- Night and day
- Completely different
