American English

How to pronounce globally

adverbB1
GLOHbuhlee

/ˈgloʊ.bə.li/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In all or most parts of the world; worldwide.

What to listen for

“Globally” is commonly pronounced /ˈgloʊ.bə.li/. You may also hear /ˈgloʊ.bl̩.li/ in natural American English.

Common pronunciation/ˈgloʊ.bə.li/
Also heard/ˈgloʊ.bl̩.li/
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Meanings & examples

adverb

In all or most parts of the world; worldwide.

The company operates globally.

The disease is spreading globally.

Common phrases & grammar

operate globally · compete globally · globally recognized · globally important

Globally, + subject + verb

Subject + verb + globally

adverb

Considering the whole situation, not just one part; overall.

Globally, the project was a success.

The results were globally positive.

Good to know

Here, globally means “overall,” not “all over the world.”

Common phrases & grammar

globally positive · globally successful · globally consistent

Globally, + subject + verb

Subject + verb + globally

Useful expressions

globally speaking

considering the whole world or the whole situation

Globally speaking, living standards have improved.

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