collocation · neutral
global warming
UK/ˈɡlɒbəl ˈwɔːmɪŋ/US/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈwɔrmɪŋ/GLO·bal WAR·ming
An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature.
Examples
“Global warming has contributed to more frequent heatwaves.”
“Scientists measure global warming using long-term temperature records.”
“Reducing emissions is essential to slow global warming.”
Band 8 sentence
“Mitigating global warming demands a combination of emissions reduction, carbon sequestration and lifestyle changes at scale.”
Collocations
- slow global warming
- effects of global warming
- accelerate global warming
Word family
Common mistakes
warming of the world→global warming
increase of temperature→global warming
Say it for a higher band
5heat up of earth→6increase in temperature→7+global warming
Synonyms
planetary warming
Easily confused
climate change
“Policies aimed at mitigating climate change include both adaptation and emission cuts.”
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