worlds apart

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Meaning · English

completely different in personality, opinion, or lifestyle

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Literally: separate and distant worlds
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The twins were worlds apart in their interests and hobbies.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “worlds apart” mean?

completely different in personality, opinion, or lifestyle Literally: separate and distant worlds

Is “worlds apart” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.