English

Prepositional phrase

around the world

1. Around Earth from east to west, or west to east, thus crossing all meridians.

   He sailed around the world.

2. In a large proportion of Earth; in various parts of Earth.

   Around the world, people are starting to in to Voice of America.

   Everyone around the world likes Coke.

Synonyms

• worldwide

Noun

around the world ‎(plural around the worlds)

1. A particular trick move with a yo-yo.
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