globally
adverb
Form of global , adverb of global.
Simple meaning
In all places or situations.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
glohbuhleeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡloʊbəli
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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adverb
In all places or situations.
Over the entire planet.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: In all places or situations.
Used this way, globally is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use globally
- “Think globally, not locally.”adverb
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