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- [gloh-buh l]
- /ˈgloʊ bəl/
- /ˈɡləʊbl/
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- [gloh-buh l]
- /ˈgloʊ bəl/
Definitions of global word
- adjective global pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal: the dream of global peace. 2
- adjective global of, relating to, or using a terrestrial or celestial globe. 1
- noun global Of or relating to the whole world; worldwide. 1
- adjective global worldwide 1
- adjective global affecting all 1
- adjective global comprehensive. 0
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Origin of global
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80; globe + -al1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Global
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
global popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
global usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for global
adj global
- international — between or among nations; involving two or more nations: international trade.
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
- overall — overalls, (used with a plural verb) loose, sturdy trousers, usually with a bib or biblike piece to which shoulder straps are attached, originally worn over other trousers to protect them, as by factory workers or farmers. long waterproof leggings.
- comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.
- all-around — You say all around to indicate that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.
adjective global
- inclusive — including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used postpositively): from 6 to 37 inclusive.
- large-scale — very extensive or encompassing; of great scope: a large-scale business plan.
- all-encompassing — all-embracing.
- worldwide — extending or spread throughout the world.
- encyclopedic — Comprehensive in terms of information.
Antonyms for global
adj global
- local — low-cal.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
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