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- [glohb-trot]
- /ˈgloʊbˌtrɒt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glohb-trot]
- /ˈgloʊbˌtrɒt/
Definitions of globetrot word
- verb without object globetrot to travel throughout the world, especially regularly or frequently. 1
- noun globetrot To frequently travel worldwide. 1
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Origin of globetrot
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; back formation from globetrotter
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Parts of speech for Globetrot
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
globetrot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
globetrot usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for globetrot
verb globetrot
- drift — a driving movement or force; impulse; impetus; pressure.
- reach — to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- spread — to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out).
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- traverse — to pass or move over, along, or through.
Antonyms for globetrot
verb globetrot
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- limit — the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of his experience; the limit of vision.
- restrict — to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
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