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Globe

UK /["/ɡləʊb/"]/US /["/ɡləʊb/"]/

Definition

the world (used especially to emphasize its size)

In simple words: A round model of the Earth.

Examples

  • The globe on her desk shows all the countries in the world.
  • Scientists study the globe to understand climate changes affecting different continents.
  • A glass globe hangs over the light fixture, giving the room a warm glow.
  • He bought a decorative globe that rotates smoothly on its axis.
  • People from all corners of the globe gathered at the conference to share ideas.

Usage notes

Use 'globe' in educational contexts or when discussing geography. It's not usually used in formal writing, like academic papers, but is suitable for informal conversations about the Earth or travel.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'globe' as 'glow' + 'be' - a glowing Earth you can see!

Collocations

  • entire
  • span
  • circle
  • circumnavigate
  • across the globe
  • all over the globe
  • around the globe
  • all parts of the globe
  • every corner of the globe

Synonyms

  • sphere
  • world model
  • Earth model

Antonyms

  • locality
  • point

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'globe' with 'world' when referring to the planet.
  • Using 'globe' for non-spherical representations of Earth.
  • Mispronouncing 'globe' by emphasizing the wrong syllable.