earth

noun
UK: /ɜːθ/
US: /ɝːθ/

  1. The planet on which we live; the world.

    1. The earth is a beautiful place, full of life. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists study the earth to learn about its past and future. [ ] [ ]

  2. Soil; the substance in which plants grow.

    1. The earth in my garden is very fertile. [ ] [ ]
    2. The farmer tilled the earth in preparation for planting the seeds. [ ] [ ]

  3. A connection to the ground that allows electricity to flow away safely.

    1. The appliance needs an earth to prevent electric shock. [ ] [ ]
    2. An electrician checked the earth connection on the faulty wiring. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

world globe soil ground
earth verb

  1. To connect an electrical device to the earth.

    1. Make sure to earth the metal casing. [ ] [ ]
    2. The electrician earthed the system to prevent any electric shocks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "earth" in English means: The planet on which we live; the world., Soil; the substance in which plants grow., A connection to the ground that allows electricity to flow away safely..

The phonetic transcription of "earth" is /ɜːθ/ in British English and /ɝːθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "earth": world, globe, soil, ground.

Example usage of "earth": "The earth is a beautiful place, full of life.". More examples on the page.