EARTH Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

earth

noun

ˈərth

Definition of earth

as in planet

the celestial body on which we live environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth

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as in soil

the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air after nearly drowning, I was glad to feel the earth under my feet

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as in ground

the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root

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as in fortune

a very large amount of money it'll cost the earth to repair that porcelain vase, so make sure that it's worth it

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Recent Examples of earth Above ground, others work in open pits, digging through and sorting earth in search of gold. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 China’s output surged to more than ten times its 1978 level by 1986, and China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest rare-earth producer by the early 1990s. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Discworld is a flat earth balanced on the backs of four elephants, which are in turn standing on an enormous turtle, Great A’Tuin. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026 The research also revealed that the pigments Reynolds used contained lead as well as vermilion, carbon black and one or more iron-earth pigments. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

Sustainability Vestige views caring for the planet as an essential obligation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
This code, developed at Switzerland’s University of Bern over two decades, is designed to simulate collisions between asteroids, comets and planets, and analyze the impact by looking at millions of individual particles involved in each scenario.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

The first North Korean deployment began in the Kursk region in October 2024, to repel a Ukrainian incursion, the first on Russian soil since the Nazis.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Not a marathon, but a sprint In places such as Florida, where the sun shines for most of the year and soils are rich in nutrients, size and beauty come easily.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

The sprawling, lushly landscaped grounds feature a large main pool as well as a separate, quieter adults-only pool, all overlooking the ocean.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Without adequate reinforcement, shifting ground can cause tunnels to collapse suddenly, burying miners within seconds.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

California Modern elements are found throughout, such as a hanging globe light and a red, rotary dial telephone on a kitchen wall.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
As long as the predominant globe-spanning Navy kept the seas free for everyone, there was no reason to be affiliated with any state.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.

— Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Strancally Castle was built around 1830 on land overlooking the River Blackwater and underwent extensive renovation in 2003, according to a state architectural archive.

— Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Vibram is targeting the territory between road and trail with an outsole compound designed for runners whose routes move across pavement, dirt, gravel and light trails.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Prepare the surface Remove any excess debris and dirt by sweeping the surface.

— Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

Walls are lined from floor to ceiling with shelves of spiritual goods, from herb bundles to Catholic prayer books.

— Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Pre-order bundles also include exclusive launch bonuses, including a custom smoker cover and a pair of heat-resistant gloves.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026