Earth — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. The third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

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   It's my theory that we'll keep being reborn on as many Earths as it takes until every person gets it exactly right from the moment they are born until the moment they die.

   The arrival of the new prefixes means the Earth can now be said to weigh six ronnagrams, and Jupiter about two quettagrams.

2. The personification of the Earth or earth, (chiefly) as a fertile woman or (religion) goddess.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Broader terms

   planet

Noun

1. the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)

   Synonyms

   earth

   Broader terms

   location

   Examples

   it was hell on earth