Word
globally
Phoneticsglob·al·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɫoʊbəɫi/
UK/ɡlˈəʊbəli/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01around the world
B1 · Intermediate
adv. across the entire world or in every country.
adv. pertaining to the entire planet; used to describe phenomena or operations that span all geographic regions.
“The company sells its products globally, with offices in over fifty countries.”
“Climate change is a challenge that must be addressed globally, as local efforts alone cannot mitigate the impact of rising atmospheric temperatures.”
Usage
Typically follows the verb or the object of the sentence.
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02completely or generally
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adv. considering a situation as a whole rather than looking at small details.
adv. in a comprehensive or all-encompassing manner; relating to a whole system rather than its individual components.
“We need to look at the project globally to see how the different parts fit together.”
“The software update was applied globally across the entire network to ensure that every terminal remained compatible with the new security protocols.”
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Etymology
From global + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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