In the world

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phraseAn intensifier, often used after an interrogative word.

"What in the world was that?; Who in the world would want to do that?"

2.Prepositional phraseUsed for emphasis after a qualified noun.

"the happiest girl in the world"

3.Prepositional phraseIn this present age; here and now. Characteristic of wider society; worldly.

4.Prepositional phraseCharacteristic of wider society; worldly.

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