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- pronunciation:
- glo
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with the whole earth; worldwide; universal.
The pollution of the oceans is a global concern.
- synonyms:
- universal, worldwide
- antonyms:
- local
- similar words:
- far-reaching, intercontinental, planetary
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| definition 2: |
taking into account all the parts that make up the whole of something.
We need to take a global approach to taking care of our health.- synonyms:
- comprehensive, extensive, general
- similar words:
- exhaustive, inclusive, overall, sweeping, thorough, vast
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| definition 3: |
in the shape of a globe; spherical.
- synonyms:
- globular, spherical
- similar words:
- globoid, orbicular, ovate, rounded
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| related words: |
universal |
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| derivation: |
globally (adv.) |
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