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the celestial body on which we live<environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth>Synonymsglobe, planet, worldRelated Wordscosmos, creation, universe; orb, sphere; macrocosm, microcosm
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the solid part of our planetʼs surface as distinguished from the sea and air<after nearly drowning, I was glad to feel the earth under my feet>Synonymsdirt, dust, ground, land, soilRelated Wordscontinent, landmass; island, isthmus, mainland, peninsula
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the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow<set the plants deep enough into the earth so that theyʼll be sure to take root>— see dirt 1
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