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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of earth The Minions doing a Prometheus to earth was eventually cut, however. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 9 July 2026 The limestone cave system dates back to the Jurassic period 170 million years ago, when dinosaurs walked the earth. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026 Those living roots carry minerals down into the earth to create a thriving subterranean ecosystem–fungi, earthworms, nitrogen–biodiversity–on this storied 1,000 acre plot of land; the largest tea farm in Korea on this tiny island. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 This is music that seems to resonate from within the earth itself. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for earth

Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth

Noun

Looking at a red dwarf improves matters, since there’s less light overall, and planets are relatively larger compared to these small stars.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
The measurements provide insights into how planets are born from dust and pebbles, said Pontus Brandt, New Horizons project scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of planet

Noun

Their standards include, but are not limited to testing water quality as well as soil assessments, machinery and harvest cleanliness rules and traceability and training requirements.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Traveling away from one’s homeland often meant being battered by the seas and landing on foreign soil seeking food, water, and respite.

— Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of soil

Noun

Data from the hottest matches at the 2014 World Cup — classified using wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT), a measure combining temperature, humidity, wind and solar radiation to estimate heat stress on the body — pointed in the same direction.

— Alan McCall, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Around West Glacier, the familiar snow-globe imagery gives way to long days, cold lakes, pine shade and the ritual pleasures of camp life.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of globe

Noun

But World Cup tourists from other lands have taken in more than just the food and the size.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Municipal leaders estimate cities and towns have lost $19 billion in property taxes over the past decade as nonprofits acquired more land and buildings.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Unlike most, Pumphrey and four comrades received a cursory burial beneath a thin layer of dirt.

— Allen Breed, Fortune, 17 July 2026
But some of the guys that Marcus was working with that were doing some of the dirt races at Bristol thought about having a dirt race at Wilkesboro, and there was this idea and plan to put dirt on it and have a race there.

— Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of dirt

Noun

Airbnb proved to be a popular alternative to traditional hotels, with offers like the World Cup bundle, which included free World Cup tickets with select Airbnb stays at an average price of $365 per night.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
During his conversation with PEOPLE, Luke shares his excitement for adding to the Wilson family with his new bundle of joy.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026