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Taka Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Universe

Does "the universe" of "humanity in the universe" necessarily mean "outer space"?

Isn't it possible for it, depending on context, to mean "the world/this world"?
  

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"The universe" includes the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, other planets, asteroids, dwarf planets and comets in the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and its satellites, all the other billions of galaxies, black holes and all the empty space in between. It also includes dark matter (whatever that is) and dark energy (equally mysterious).

— AlpheccaStars

  • "The universe" includes the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, other planets, asteroids, dwarf planets and comets in the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and its satellites, all the other billions of galaxies, black holes and all the empty space in between.
  • It also includes dark matter (whatever that is) and dark energy (equally mysterious).
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"The universe" includes the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, other planets, asteroids, dwarf planets and comets in the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and its satellites, all the other billions of galaxies, black holes and all the empty space in between. It also includes dark matter (whatever that is) and dark energy (equally mysterious).
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This is "the universe" I'm wondering about (it's in the second paragraph):

www.nytimes.com/books/first/f/fromkin-world.html

Do you think the universe you explain applies to this. AS?
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Your link doesn't work, but without context, I would venture that you would generally not use a heavy word like "universe" unless you actually meant the universe.
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TakaDo you think the universe you explain applies to this. AS?
Yes.

It's a good article that is accurate enough for the popular press.
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I see. Thanks, AS!
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