Definition
Definition of Earth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
astronomythe planet we live on in the Solar System
- Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
2.
worldthe people and places on our planet
- People all over the Earth celebrate New Year.
Images of Earth
the planet we live on in the Solar System
Expressions with Earth
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used to emphasize surprise or disbelief in questions
Why on Earth would you do that?
deepest parts far below the earth's surface
Miners work in the bowels of the earth.
hide in a safe place to avoid being found
The suspect went to earth after the robbery.
become more realistic or grounded
After the meeting, he had to return to earth.
decompose naturally in the environment
The compost will return to the earth over time.
international network of environmental organizations
Friends of the Earth campaigns for climate justice worldwide.
facility for receiving and sending satellite signals
The Earth station received data from the satellite.
orbit relatively close to Earth's surface, typically below 2000 kilometers
Satellites in low Earth orbit provide detailed Earth observations..
located or happening close to Earth in space
Scientists track near-Earth asteroids for potential threats.
date when resource consumption exceeds Earth's regeneration capacity
Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 22 last year.
rocky planet bigger than Earth but smaller than Neptune
Scientists discovered a super-Earth orbiting a nearby star.
natural green pigment made from minerals
The artist used green earth to create the landscape painting.
Origin of Earth
Old English, eorþe (ground)
Terms with Earth included in their meaning
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planet science
mixture of gases surrounding Earth and needed for breathing
excavation
move earth to make a hole
geography
surface of the earth
geography
solid part of Earth's surface not covered by water
astronomy
earth's natural satellite visible at night
landform
large natural elevation of the earth's surface
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
plant
living organism that grows in the earth
geography
large body of salt water covering Earth's surface
nature
the atmosphere visible from Earth with celestial bodies
space
light and warmth received from Earth's star
cardinal direction
direction opposite to the earth's rotation at 270°
Earth
the planet we live on
geology
natural earth material used in pottery and bricks
soil
soft wet earth or mud
geography
one of Earth's large land masses
earth removal
remove something from the ground
academic study
study of Earth's physical features and human interaction
geography
spherical model of Earth
geology
hard substance forming the Earth's crust
agriculture
upper layer of earth in which plants grow
map reading
toward the Earth's bottom on most maps
universe
the vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere
below ground
located below the earth's surface
Examples of Earth in a sentence
The astronauts viewed Earth from the spacecraft. The Earth is home to diverse cultures. Scientists study the Earth's climate changes.
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- French:Terre, ...
- German:Erde, ...
- Italian:Terra, mondo, ...
- Spanish:Tierra, mundo, ...
- Portuguese:Terra, ...
- Chinese:地球, 世界, ...
- Japanese:地球, ...
- Arabic:الأَرْض, العالم, ...
- Hebrew:כַּדּוּר הָאָרֶץ, הָעוֹלָם, ...
- Russian:Земля, ...
- Ukrainian:Земля, світ, ...
- Hindi:पृथ्वी, ...
Definition of earth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographythe ground or land surface
- The hikers walked on the soft earth.
2.
electricityTECH. UK electrical connection to the groundTECH. UK
- The device must be connected to earth for safety.
3.
existenceDated worldly existence or lifeDated
- His thoughts are too focused on heaven to care about earth..
4.
inhabitantsthe people living on the planet
- The earth must unite to tackle climate change.
5.
animal denhole where animals live
- The fox retreated to its earth.
Verb
1.
electricaltr. TECH. UK connect electrically to ground to prevent electric shockstr. TECH. UK
- The technician earthed the equipment to prevent shocks.
2.
burialtr. UK bury something in the groundtr. UK
- They earthed the time capsule in the garden.
3.
huntingintr. UK go to ground like a hunted animalintr. UK
- The fox earthed to evade the hounds.
4.
huntingtr. Rare UK chase an animal into its burrowtr. Rare UK
- The hunters earthed the fox during the chase.
Images of earth
the ground or land surface
Expressions with earth
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used after question words to show strong surprise or confusion
What on earth are you doing?
attempt to get someone's attention when distracted
Earth calling! Are you listening to me?
caring and nurturing woman
She is the earth mother of our community.
cover the base of a plant with soil
To protect the potatoes, gardeners earth up the plants regularly..
move from the sky or high place down to the ground
The meteor will fall to earth tonight.
returning to reality after dreaming or fantasizing
After winning the lottery, he came back to earth.
return to practical thinking after dreaming or feeling overly important
After the holiday, she came back down to earth and focused.
become realistic or practical
After dreaming big, she had to come down to earth and plan properly.
surface of the planet Earth
The city was wiped off the face of the earth.
place or situation of great happiness
The island resort was like heaven on earth for the newlyweds.
shows confusion about an unexpected situation
How on earth did this mess happen?
costs a lot of money or is very expensive
That car costs the earth, I can't afford it.
something impossible or nonexistent in the world
Nothing on earth could change his mind.
become more realistic or grounded
After the meeting, he had to return to earth.
used to emphasize a question
What on earth is that noise?
used to emphasize surprise about a location
Where on earth did you find that?
defeat someone completely and overpower them
The team was ground into the earth by their rivals.
be a huge expense or very costly
That luxury car will cost the earth.
used to get someone's attention when they seem distracted
Earth to John, are you listening?
the most distant place on earth
They traveled to the end of the earth.
very remote place far from civilization
He traveled to the ends of the earth for her.
place known for bringing joy to visitors
The amusement park is often called the happiest place on earth.
very unpleasant situation causing distress
The war made the city a hell on earth.
do whatever is necessary to achieve something
She will move heaven and earth to help her child.
Origin of earth
Old English, eorþe (ground, soil)
Examples of earth in a sentence
The earth was damp after the rain. Ensure the circuit is connected to earth properly. The technician checked the earth connection. She cherishes her time on earth. Earth is full of wonders and mysteries. The earth mourned the loss of a great leader.
The earth celebrated the historic achievement. The badger disappeared into its earth. Rangers found an earth beneath the hedge. Make sure to earth the wires properly. They earthed the system to ensure safety. Farmers often earth seeds in spring. They decided to earth the electrical cables for safety. The frightened badger earthed beneath a hedge. At dusk, the rabbit earthed in its burrow. They managed to earth the rabbit quickly. The hounds earthed the badger after a long pursuit.
View all translations of earth
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- French:terre, mettre à la terre, ...
- German:Erde, erden, ...
- Italian:terra, collegare a terra, ...
- Spanish:tierra, conectar a tierra, ...
- Portuguese:terra, aterrar, ...
- Chinese:土地, 接地, ...
- Japanese:土, 接地する, ...
- Arabic:أرض, أَرْضَ, ...
- Hebrew:אֲדָמָה, לְהַאֲרִיק, ...
- Russian:земля, заземлять, ...
- Ukrainian:земля, заземлити, ...
- Hindi:जमीन, अर्थ करना, ...
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