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 Last week a number of concerned mathematicians, many of them at the top of their subject, launched the Association for Human Mathematics (AHM)—an effort that was underway even before the earth-shattering Navier-Stokes news. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 14 Sep. 2026 After so many years in the DC universe, Zack Snyder comes back down to earth again with a violent but surprisingly human action thriller set in the jungles of an unidentified Latin American country. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026 So please do not celebrate Palestinian steadfastness as though we were placed on this earth to provide inspiring images of survival between massacres. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 The force of the blasts caused the earth to shake in surrounding areas. — Fadi Tawil, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

These are the most remote places on Earth that shift our sense of scale and remind us that there are still corners of this planet where distance is intact.

— Hana Al-Khodairi, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The final season of Game of Thrones forever changed the legacy of what once seemed to be the most popular TV show on the planet.

— Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

Compared to an 8-0-4 record at home this year and two losses on home soil all-time, getting a chance at home-field advantage in the postseason is more important than ever.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
The Observatory said at least 70 miners were killed or missing at the site, which stretches across a wide swath of fragile, sandy soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Instead of constructing a large containment structure above ground, the company plans to place the reactor inside a borehole roughly one mile below the surface.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
So prohibiting this technique on safety grounds would also tend to result in higher prices.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

Told in a comic, vibrant tone, this picaresque story follows the very wealthy Taiwanese-Chinese Wang family, who suddenly lose their fortune in the 2008 financial crisis and embark on a California-to-New York road trip, in a final bid for salvation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The hope is that Anton will persuade Claire to rescue Gullen with her fortune.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

Where regular vacuums are made to pick up dust, dirt and pet hair, Shop-Vacs have the power to suck up nails, screws, wires, scraps of wood, metal, plastic and anything that fits inside the hose.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
As anyone who shops at Meadow Lane knows, Tribeca is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan, which puts it high on the list for the priciest patch of dirt anywhere.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026