around the globe — in or to many different countries all over the world
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in or to many different countries all over the world
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈraʊnd ðə ɡloʊb/
Example Sentences
- Pizza delivery is now available around the globe, even in Antarctica!
- Social media connects people around the globe instantly.
- Scientists around the globe are working together to solve climate change.
around the globe
ADVERB[/əˈraʊnd ðə ɡloʊb/]
in or to many different countries all over the world
News of the discovery spread around the globe within hours.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Around derives from Old English 'on' (upon) combined with 'round' (circular form), originally meaning 'on all sides'. Globe comes from Latin 'globus', meaning a sphere or round body, which entered English through Old French during the medieval period.
Breakdown
around: on- (upon) + -round (circular); globe: from Latin globus (sphere). The phrase combines a preposition of position with a noun denoting a spherical object.
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📝Examples
“Pizza delivery is now available around the globe, even in Antarctica!”
“Social media connects people around the globe instantly.”
“Scientists around the globe are working together to solve climate change.”
“My cat thinks he's famous around the globe because he has 3 Instagram followers.”
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