Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put a dent in the universe

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.62 in modern English

Syllables: put a -den-t in the u-ni-verse
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind.

Example Sentences

"Will the World Class Woman who wants to put a dent in the universe with me please respond by sending a photo and letter?"
"To truly be inspired for great work, you need to know that you’re making a difference. That you’re putting a meaningful dent in the universe."
"Steve Jobs once remarked: “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why even be here?”"
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"“Take a deep breath, accept the ambiguity, and trust God’s plan. Today marks the beginning of our forever. I urge you to put a dent in the universe through the impact you create in your respective professions,” she continued."

Inflected Forms

puts a dent in the universe (present, singular) putting a dent in the universe (participle, present)

Synonyms

change the world

Questions

What does put a dent in the universe mean?: To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind.

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