Earth: meaning, definitions and examples

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earth

 

[ ษœหrฮธ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

planet

The third planet from the sun in our solar system, a unique planet that supports life due to its atmosphere, water, and moderate temperatures. It is the only known planet to have life.

Synonyms

globe, planet, world

Examples of usage

  • The Earth is the only planet in our solar system known to have life.
  • Scientists are studying the impact of human activity on the Earth's climate.
Context #2 | Noun

soil

The substance on the surface of the Earth that plants grow in, consisting of layers of minerals, organic matter, water, and air.

Synonyms

dirt, ground, land

Examples of usage

  • Farmers need healthy soil to grow crops.
  • The Earth's soil is essential for sustaining life.
Context #3 | Verb

to cover with soil

To cover with soil or dirt, to bury something in the ground.

Synonyms

bury, entomb, inter

Examples of usage

  • After the funeral, they decided to earth the coffin in the family plot.
  • He earthed the seeds to protect them from the frost.

Translations

Translations of the word "earth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅƒเคฅเฅเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bumi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะตะผะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ziemia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ็ƒ (ใกใใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tierra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผnya

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zemฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ็ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zemlja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ jรถrรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tierra

Etymology

The word 'earth' comes from the Old English word 'eorthe', which is related to the Old High German 'erda' and the Old Norse 'jรถrรฐ'. The concept of 'earth' as the planet we live on dates back to ancient times, with various cultures having their own beliefs and mythologies about the Earth. In modern times, the Earth is studied by scientists across various disciplines to understand its geological history, climate, and the impact of human activity.

See also: earthen, earthenware, earthing, earthling, earthly, earthmover, earthquake, earthworm, earthy, unearth, unearthing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #840 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.