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sphere vs globe

globe vs sphere

sphere and globe both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sphere Yes No No No
globe Yes No No No
As nouns, globe is a hyponym of sphere; that is, globe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sphere:
  • sphere: any spherically shaped artifact
  • globe: a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
As nouns, globe is a hyponym of sphere; that is, globe is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sphere:
  • sphere: a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
  • globe: an object with a spherical shape
Other hyponyms of sphere include conglobation, conglomeration, ball, orb, bead, drop, pearl.
sphere (noun) globe (noun)
any spherically shaped artifact a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
a particular aspect of life or activity the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential an object with a spherical shape
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
a solid figure bounded by a spherical surface (including the space it encloses)
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center
a particular environment or walk of life
Difference between sphere and globe

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