Definitions for 'earth':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word earth. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
UK: /ɜːθ/
US: /ɝθ/
Definition 1
The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.
Definition 2
The personification of the Earth or earth, as a fertile woman or goddess.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /ɜːθ/
US: /ɝθ/
Definition 1
Soil.
This is good earth for growing potatoes.
Definition 2
Any general rock-based material.
She sighed when the plane's wheels finally touched earth.
Definition 3
The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).
Birds are of the sky, not of the earth.
Definition 4
A connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.
Definition 5
The lair (as a hole on the ground) of an animal such as fox.
Definition 6
A region of the planet; a land or country.
Definition 7
Worldly things, as against spiritual ones.
Definition 8
The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).
Definition 9
The people on the globe.
Definition 10
The human body.
Definition 11
The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.
Definition 12
Any of certain substances now known to be oxides of metal, which were distinguished by being infusible, and by insolubility in water.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /ɜːθ/
US: /ɝθ/
Definition 1
To connect electrically to the earth.
That noise is because the amplifier is not properly earthed.
Definition 2
To bury.
Definition 3
To burrow.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: Mother Earth, Sol III, Terra, globe, world, Middle Earth, Midgard
Synonyms: ground
