Synonyms of earth

earth 1 of 2

noun

1

as in planet

the celestial body on which we live

environmentalists who are committed to preserving the earth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• planet
• globe
• world
• universe
• cosmos
• creation
• nature
• ball
• sphere
• orb
• microcosm
• microcosmos
• macrocosm

2

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

• soil
• land
• ground
• continent
• dust
• dirt
• island
• terra firma
• zone
• landmass
• mainland
• peninsula
• isthmus

3

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

• soil
• ground
• dirt
• sand
• mud
• mold
• clod
• clay
• gravel
• dust
• muck
• loam
• sediment
• topsoil
• humus
• silt
• kaolin
• gley
• gumbo
• alluvium
• gook
• subsoil
• detritus
• marl
• loess
• colluvium
• gault
• blackland
• shingle
• guck
• substratum
• duff
• mull

4

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

• fortune
• bundle
• pile
• bomb
• mint
• big bucks
• heap
• packet
• megabucks
• mine
• king's ransom
• wad
• capital
• riches
• property
• pot
• gold
• chips
• means
• wealth
• boodle
• assets
• cash
• treasure trove
• legal tender
• dough
• currency
• tender
• bonanza
• bread
• wherewithal
• wampum
• pelf
• lucre
• jack

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peanuts
• song
• mite
• pittance
• spending money
• petty cash
• pocket money
• pin money

earthlike

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adjective

as in sandy

consisting or suggestive of earth

the basket of garden-fresh mushrooms had that typically earthlike smell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sandy
• muddy
• earthy
• dusty
• loamy
• silty
• clayey