Earth — synonyms, definition

1. earth (Noun) archaic, Brit

36 synonyms

bank biosphere clay clod clump cosmos creation dirt dry land dust earthly concern globe grime ground land loam lump macrocosm moon mould • • •

7 definitions

earth (Noun) — The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on. ex. "the Earth moves around the sun"

earth (Noun) — The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface. ex. "they dug into the earth outside the church"

earth (Noun) — The solid part of the earth's surface. ex. "the earth shook for several minutes"

earth (Noun) — The abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell). ex. "it was hell on earth"

earth (Noun) — The concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife.

earth (Noun) — (electricity) a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage).

earth (Noun) — Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).

14 types of

article concern connecter connection connective connector connexion element location material object physical object stuff terrestrial planet

34 types

America archipelago beachfront cape champaign coastal plain diatomaceous earth diatomite dirt field flatland floor foreland forest forestry island isthmus kieselguhr land mass landmass • • •

8 parts

Van Allen belt air atmosphere geosphere hemisphere hydrosphere lithosphere sky

1 part of

solar system

2. earth (Verb) archaic, Brit

2 definitions

earth (Verb) — Hide in the earth like a hunted animal.

earth (Verb) — Connect to the earth.

3 types of

ground hide hide out