Earth Definition & Meaning
earth
- noun
- the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on; "the Earth moves around the sun"; "he sailed around the world"
- the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface; "they dug into the earth outside the church"
- the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several minutes"; "he dropped the logs on the ground"
- the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell); "it was hell on earth"
- once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
- the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife; "they consider the church to be independent of the world"
- a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
- verb
- hide in the earth like a hunted animal
- connect to the earth; "earth the circuit"
"Earth" in song lyrics
See how earth is used in real songs:
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"You dropped your soul, 19 years on this Earth"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lace — Exclusive Darts -
"Collectin knowledge from the mother Earth"
The 7A3 — Hit 'Em Again -
"ES, I'm back in the verse crackin' the earth"
7L & Esoteric — Ring Music
Words that rhyme with earth
Usage tips for "earth"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "earth" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for earth to find words that pair well.