earth
word
/ˈɝθ/
urth
/ˈɜːθ/
urth
Definition
The planet we live on, or the soil/ground at its surface. It can mean both 'the world' and the dirt or land.
Usage & Nuances
'Earth' (capitalized) refers to the planet; lowercase 'earth' often means soil or ground. In science and geography, 'Earth' is always the planet. Not typically used for 'land' in the sense of property (use 'land' for this). Common phrases: 'on Earth', 'the surface of the Earth', 'dig the earth'.
Spanish: tierra - Tierra (planeta)Portuguese (BR): terra - Terra (planeta)Portuguese (PT): terra - Terra (planeta)Chinese (Simplified): 地球 - 土壤Chinese (Traditional): 地球 - 土壤Hindi: पृथ्वी - ज़मीनArabic: الأرض - الكرة الأرضيةBengali: পৃথিবী - মাটিRussian: Земля (планета) - земля (почва)Japanese: 地球 - 土 (つち)Vietnamese: Trái Đất - đấtKorean: 지구 - 흙Turkish: Dünya - toprakUrdu: زمین (سیارہ) - مٹیIndonesian: Bumi - tanah
Example Sentences
There is water under the earth.
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How many people live on Earth right now?
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He brushed the earth off his shoes after gardening.
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Plants grow in the earth.
basic
The Earth moves around the sun.
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Honestly, I have no idea where on Earth my keys are.
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