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 The Nineties also declared Gen X to be the least annoying generation of the ones that are still walking the earth. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 And even as a child, atlases were sort of my favorite, of the sky and the earth. — David Brooks, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026 Having persuaded the judge of all the earth to agree to the principle, Abraham proceeds to negotiate. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 The tanks stopped in front of a barricade made from earth, beyond which Lebanese army vehicles were stationed. — September 18, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

Before our planet had oceans, air, or even a solid surface, the raw ingredients for life were already brewing in the dark, freezing fringes of the early Solar System.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
The orbs on the notepad began to resemble planets and Heti added rings to some and clusters of stars around others.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

Key Takeaways Aeration improves soil health by reducing compaction and helping nutrients reach grass roots.

— Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
The project explores how hydroponic growing—which grows crops in water instead of soil—and AI can reduce cotton’s reliance on these resources.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Meta’s improving legal and technological fortunes are reminiscent of what happened at Google parent Alphabet in the second half of last year, KeyBanc argued.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Tax records show the nonprofit’s fortunes rose for a time after Konca launched it either in 2018 or 2019.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortune

Noun

The property also retains several period details, including a hanging globe light and a red rotary telephone mounted on a kitchen wall.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
And the world, Jahaan, is transformed into globe-like tables with shimmering cast-glass tops that resemble the cosmos.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

After heading away from land, Polo was forecast to hook back toward Mexico's coast further north on Saturday.

— MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Global food demand is expected to continue rising toward mid-century while agricultural land and water remain constrained.

— Aidan Connolly, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Leslie Goldman, who lives near Studebaker and Stearns, said large piles of dirt — at times higher than cars — have blocked residents from crossing the street or seeing oncoming traffic.

— Barbara Kingsley-Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
While white doors can also show scuffs and dirt more easily, the hue is timeless and pairs well with a variety of exterior fixtures and colors.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

As is the case with all Premium Subscriptions, bundles can be found throughout the Roku platform including within the Subscriptions Destination, Streaming Store and Premium Subscriptions Home.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Higher education is a bundle of unrelated things held together by custom, history, and accident.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026