Meaning & Definition of word "Earth"
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Earth
/ɜːrθ/
noun:
- 1. The planet on which we live; the world.
- Example: Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
- 2. Soil or ground.
- Example: The gardener prepared the earth before planting the seeds.
- 3. The realm of human existence, particularly in contrast to the celestial or spiritual.
- Example: He is more focused on earthly matters than spiritual ones.
- 4. A substance composed of minerals and organic matter, typically found on the surface of the planet.
- Example: The archaeologists excavated the earth to find ancient artifacts.
verb:
- 1. To connect an electrical device to the earth for safety.
- Example: Make sure to earth the circuit properly to prevent any electric shock.
Etymology
Old English 'eorþe' meaning 'ground, soil, dry land, earth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
down to earth:
practical and realistic; grounded.
earth-shattering:
extremely surprising or significant.
the ends of the earth:
the most remote places.
Related Words
earthquake:
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of tectonic plates.
earthling:
A person or creature that inhabits the earth.
earthy:
Resembling or characteristic of earth; practical and realistic.
Slang Meanings of earth
Meaning: Something being real or genuine.
Example Sentence: That story is pure earth, it's what really happened.
Meaning: To 'earth' someone refers to grounding or stopping someone's flight of fancy.
Example Sentence: I had to earth him back to reality after that wild idea.