earth
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noun \ˈərth\Definition of EARTH
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: the fragmental material composing part of the surface of the globe; especially : cultivable soil
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a : areas of land as distinguished from sea and air b : the solid footing formed of soil : ground
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often capitalized : the planet on which we live that is third in order from the sun — see planet table
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a : the people of the planet Earth b : the mortal human body c : the pursuits, interests, and pleasures of earthly life as distinguished from spiritual concerns
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: the lair of a burrowing animal
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: an excessive amount of money —used with the <real suede, which costs the earth to clean — Joanne Winship>
— earth·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— on earth
—used as an intensive <to find out what on earth he was up to — Michael Holroyd>
See Examples of EARTH
- The moisture will eventually fall to earth in the form of rain or snow.
- We could feel the earth shake.
Origin of EARTH
Middle English erthe, from Old English eorthe; akin to Old High German erda earth, Greek era
First Known Use: before 12th century
Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms
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verbDefinition of EARTH
transitive verb
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: to drive to hiding in the earth
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: to draw soil about (plants) —often used with up
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chiefly British : ground 3
intransitive verb
of a hunted animal : to hide in the ground
First Known Use of EARTH
1575
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