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 High-gloss reflects light and water energy, and matte enhances earth energy. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Geothermal energy can heat and cool buildings by tapping the steady, year-round temperatures of about 55 degrees that exist a few hundred feet beneath the earth’s surface. — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 These gems are believed to promote healing and emotional well-being, echoing the nurturing spirit of those born under earth signs. — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 But exiting Middle-earth beside cartoon Frodo, there’s a sense that this 98-minute musical adaptation is truly just the beginning. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

Binface, who was first to declare and already a running joke in British elections, drew the most attention because of his satirical spin on politics and persona as a space alien from the planet Sigma IX.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
While significantly dimmer than Jupiter, modest telescopes easily reveal its brilliant rings, and the belts and zones within the planet’s atmosphere.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

After the season’s first international break, West Ham will face another London side, Queens Park Rangers, on home soil on October 9.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Another recurring ingredient is goopher dust, which consists of soil collected from graveyards.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

The endorsements carry weight because unions give money to campaigns and provide boots-on-the-ground support to get out the vote.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Those supporters have done their club proud, a point embodied by the gradual improvements made to a ground Exeter were once threatened with eviction from under previous owners.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

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
Mulholland is in for a big change, heading from a New York–only gallery with 10 or so employees and a roster of 41 artists to a globe-spanning operation representing some 86 artists.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

Digital artist Lily Belmira has created a free video game that recreates the environment of Michael Heizer’s monumental land art sculpture City, 1970–2022, in the Nevada desert.

— News Desk, Artforum, 14 Aug. 2026
On top of the congestion problem, the Strait of Hormuz disruption is also forcing carriers to rely on more expensive alternative routings and land bridges, tacking on substantial operational costs.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Astronomer and space historian Jonathan McDowell says that many rocket stages and other objects left in orbit between Earth and the moon since the first lunar missions in the 1960s may have ended up on the gray dirt.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Gatwood hoped to put in a new fence and was raking some rocks and dirt to make the yard smoother.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

Each bundle includes 160 vibrant acrylic tiles in either the Original or Garden design, a tile bag, pocket guide, and game mat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Subscribers can opt for their existing pricing or switch to a Spectrum bundle that includes such apps as Disney+, Hulu, ESPN and Paramount+.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026