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 Whether its in a shirt, a coat, heels, or even better, all three, the earth-tone pants allow a leopard, cheetah, or zebra motif to really show its wild side. — Georgia Trodd, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, quarterback Bryce Young thudded to earth after his giddy five-game start. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 Israel regularly imposes restrictions on movement across the Palestinian occupied territory with some 925 checkpoints, roadblocks, earth mounds and other barriers. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 The Origin digital experience leverages blockchain technology to allow clients to follow the diamond’s journey from discovery in the earth to the finished diamond. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

If the simulation cannot reproduce the observations, the planet could become a more interesting target for further investigation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Back then, the solar system was host to an infant star surrounded by a swirling disk of gas and dust in which collisions between bodies called planetesimals — the building blocks of planets — were commonplace.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

Bukele late Thursday said in his statement on X that the deployment of his soldiers and equipment on Haitian soil is nearly finished.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
By analyzing drone data, the government concluded that they were launched from Ethiopian soil, added Abdel Qader in a SUNA report.

— YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

These connections replicate those planned for the tokamak and will allow engineers to assess the magnet’s high-voltage ground insulation.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The spot sparked national bipartisan backlash on grounds that Acton's mother had lost custody of her children decades ago after her husband, their stepfather, was indicted for raping Acton as a child.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of ground

Noun

He was known for his love of globes, often photographed posing with them, according to The Post.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
But for whatever reason, Hegseth’s staff wanted to bypass protocol, and the people moving the 30-inch globe dropped and broke it.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

Its original location on a spit of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the salt pond may have been a bit too ambitious—after suffering damage from the 1938 New England Hurricane, it was relocated across the pond, reopening in 1939.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
The Benbrook City Council passed an ordinance aimed at restricting development in flood-prone areas a year after a home builder sought to develop a section of land in the Mary’s Creek floodplain.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

For the dirt topping, feel free to follow your imagination and taste, substituting or replacing any of the ingredients with your favorite chocolate cookies or treats while still keeping the visual appearance of a varied, crumbly soil.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
For the aesthetes who have already seen the latest exhibition at MoMA, this weekend guide for design lovers is intended to point you in a few other directions (and no, this does not include that viral room full of dirt in SoHo).

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

Though the company is still throwing off bundles of cash, the profits aren’t good enough for a ravenous Wall Street, and the blood of 1,000 staff has been let as Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters attempt to change the record.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Pro headphones, or even get an Arlo Essential Outdoor Security Camera bundle for 23% off.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026