How Do You Spell GLOBE?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈə͡ʊb] (IPA)

The word "globe" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end. The phonetic transcription of the word in IPA is /ɡloʊb/. The first sound, /ɡ/, represents a voiced velar stop, followed by the long open-mid back rounded vowel, /oʊ/. The final sound, /b/, represents a voiced bilabial stop, while the silent "e" indicates a long vowel sound in the previous syllable. This spelling rule is consistent with other words ending in -obe, such as "probe" and "lobe."

GLOBE Meaning and Definition

  1. A globe refers to a spherical representation of the Earth, typically used as a geographical model. It is a three-dimensional object that portrays the Earth's continents, countries, oceans, and other physical features accurately and proportionally. The purpose of a globe is to provide an accurate and comprehensive visual representation of the Earth's surface.

    The surface of a globe is usually covered with a map that includes lines of latitude and longitude, which are used for navigation and determining specific locations on the planet. The lines of latitude run parallel to the equator, indicating distances north or south of this imaginary line, while the lines of longitude, also known as meridians, run from the North Pole to the South Pole, denoting distances west or east of the Prime Meridian.

    Globes can vary in size, with larger ones typically found in classrooms, libraries, or museums. They come in different styles, including illuminated globes that can be lit up to enhance visibility and make learning more engaging.

    Beyond its educational and navigational purposes, globes are also symbolic representations of our interconnected world, often used to highlight international relationships, demonstrate global problems, or emphasize the unity of humanity. They serve as reminders of the Earth's vastness, diversity, and the significance of human interaction across borders, fostering a sense of curiosity, understanding, and appreciation for the planet we inhabit.

  2. A round or spherical body; a ball; the earth; the round body on which the various regions of the earth are depicted, or on which the constellations of the heavens are laid down, the former being called the terrestrial, and the latter the celestial globe.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GLOBE

The word "globe" has its origins in the Latin word "globus", which means a round or spherical object. "Globus" was later borrowed into Old French as "globe", and eventually made its way into Middle English as the word "globe". The concept of a globe representing the Earth's spherical shape is believed to have originated from the Ancient Greek word "glōbōs", meaning a round object or ball.

Idioms with the word GLOBE

  • the Globe The idiom "the Globe" refers to the iconic Globe Theatre, a renowned Elizabethan playhouse associated with the works of William Shakespeare. It can also be metaphorically used to refer to the world or the global community.
  • Globe There is no known idiom or expression that corresponds to the word "globe." However, the term "globe" typically refers to a spherical representation of the Earth or other celestial bodies.
  • wipe sth off the face of the earth/globe, at wipe sth off the map The idiom "wipe sth off the face of the earth/globe, at wipe sth off the map" is used to emphasize complete destruction or elimination of something, usually in the context of a location or a group of people. It suggests eradicating or annihilating something so thoroughly that it ceases to exist or is no longer recognizable. This idiom is often used metaphorically to convey the magnitude or thoroughness of an elimination or eradication.

Similar spelling words for GLOBE

Plural form of GLOBE is GLOBES

Conjugate verb Globe

CONDITIONAL

I would globe
you would globe
he/she/it would globe
we would globe
they would globe

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be globing
you would be globing
he/she/it would be globing
we would be globing
they would be globing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have globe
you would have globe
he/she/it would have globe
we would have globe
they would have globe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been globing
you would have been globing
he/she/it would have been globing
we would have been globing
they would have been globing

FUTURE

I will globe
you will globe
he/she/it will globe
we will globe
they will globe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be globing
you will be globing
he/she/it will be globing
we will be globing
they will be globing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have globed
you will have globed
he/she/it will have globed
we will have globed
they will have globed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been globing
you will have been globing
he/she/it will have been globing
we will have been globing
they will have been globing

IMPERATIVE

you globe
we let´s globe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to globe

PAST

I globed
you globed
he/she/it globed
we globed
they globed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was globing
you were globing
he/she/it was globing
we were globing
they were globing

PAST PARTICIPLE

globed

PAST PERFECT

I had globed
you had globed
he/she/it had globed
we had globed
they had globed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been globing
you had been globing
he/she/it had been globing
we had been globing
they had been globing

PRESENT

I globe
you globe
he/she/it globes
we globe
they globe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am globing
you are globing
he/she/it is globing
we are globing
they are globing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

globing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have globed
you have globed
he/she/it has globed
we have globed
they have globed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been globing
you have been globing
he/she/it has been globing
we have been globing
they have been globing

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