globe
Globe (noun) means the planet Earth. Example: “News of the discovery spread across the globe within hours.”
How to use globe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Earth, or a spherical model of it — or, more loosely, anything ball-shaped.
Word forms
globed past tense, globes plural, globes singular
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News of the discovery spread across the _____ within hours.
Etymology
From Old French globe, from Latin globus, meaning a round mass or ball.
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What does “globe” mean?
The word “globe” means the planet Earth. In plain terms, the Earth, or a spherical model of it — or, more loosely, anything ball-shaped.
How do you pronounce “globe”?
“Globe” is pronounced glohb (/ɡloʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “globe” in a sentence?
Here is “globe” used in a sentence: “News of the discovery spread across the globe within hours.”
What part of speech is “globe”?
“Globe” is a noun.
Where does the word “globe” come from?
The word “globe” comes from Latin. From Old French globe, from Latin globus, meaning a round mass or ball.
Is “globe” a common word?
“Globe” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “globe” have?
“Globe” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the planet Earth.
What is the difference between "globe" and "world"?
"Globe" refers to the physical planet Earth as a round object, or a spherical model of it, and stresses its shape. "World" is broader and can mean the planet, all its people, or a whole sphere of life and experience, as in "the world of sport."
What is the difference between "globe" and "sphere"?
A "sphere" is any perfectly round three-dimensional shape, while a "globe" is specifically a round object representing the Earth, or the Earth itself. Every globe is a sphere, but not every sphere is a globe.
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