Earth: meaning, definitions and examples

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earth

[ ɜːrθ ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 terra

🇮🇳 पृथ्वी

धरती
ग्रह

🇩🇪 Erde

🇮🇩 bumi

🇺🇦 земля

🇵🇱 ziemia

🇯🇵 地球 (ちきゅう)

🇫🇷 terre

🇪🇸 tierra

🇹🇷 dünya

🇰🇷 지구

🇸🇦 الأرض

🇨🇿 země

🇸🇰 zem

🇨🇳 地球

🇸🇮 zemlja

🇮🇸 jörð

🇰🇿 жер

🇬🇪 მიწა

🇦🇿 yer

🇲🇽 tierra

Word origin

The word 'earth' comes from the Old English word 'eorthe', which is related to the Old High German 'erda' and the Old Norse 'jörð'. 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.