English dictionary
Earth
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
ExamplesThe Earth moves around the sun.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
ExamplesThey dug into the earth outside the church.
Synonyms groundSource: WordNet 3.0
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the solid part of the earth's surface
ExamplesThe earth shook for several minutes.
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the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
ExamplesIt was hell on earth.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
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The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.
Source: webster1913
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A plowing.
Source: webster1913
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The connection of any part an electric conductor with the ground; specif., the connection of a telegraph line with the ground through a fault or otherwise.
Source: webster1913
verb
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hide in the earth like a hunted animal
Source: WordNet 3.0
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connect to the earth
ExamplesEarth the circuit.
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To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.
Source: webster1913
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To burrow.
Source: webster1913