What these phrases mean depends on what else you say. Here are some of the common uses: In the world. Think of this as location.
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What these phrases mean depends on what else you say. Here are some of the common uses:
In the world. Think of this as location. Only an intellectual location. So: "I live in the world." (I live in reality, not fantasy, not in an ideal place). OR: "Jack lives in the world of sports." (His life is focused on sports.)
On the world. I do not think this is used