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Earth
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Simple meaning
What does Earth mean?
Earth is our planet or the ground beneath us.
Dictionary definition
The planet we live on, or the soil and ground.
Example sentences
Earth in a sentence
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Earth is the planet where we live.
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The gardener added fresh earth around the flowers.
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Scientists study Earth to understand land, water, air, and living things.
Synonyms
Words like Earth
Antonyms
Opposite words
skyUse as a contrast to the ground.
spaceUse as a contrast to Earth as a planet.
Word family
Earth word family
Base word
earth
adjective
earthly
Related to Earth or ordinary life.
noun
earths
Plural form used in special science or fantasy contexts.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does earth mean?
Earth can mean the planet we live on or soil on the ground.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses earth correctly?
Here, earth means soil or ground.
Practice 3
Which word can be a synonym of earth when talking about the ground?
Soil is a close synonym for earth when earth means ground or dirt.
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