proper nounπShareThe third planet of the Solar System; the world upon which humans live."My family and I are planning a trip to explore Earth's diverse landscapes. "worldastronomyspacegeographygeologyenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
proper nounπShareThe personification of the Earth or earth, as a fertile woman or goddess."In ancient myths, Earth provided bountiful harvests for the farmers, a gift from the benevolent Earth goddess. "mythologyreligionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSoil."This is good earth for growing potatoes."geologymaterialsubstanceenvironmentnatureagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny general rock-based material."The construction workers used a lot of earth to build the foundation. "materialgeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea)."Birds are of the sky, not of the earth."geologyenvironmentgeographynatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA connection electrically to the earth ((US) ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner."The electrician connected the faulty appliance to the earth to prevent a shock. "technologyelectronicselectricutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lair (as a hole on the ground) of an animal such as fox."The fox dug a deep earth near the woodshed, making it a cozy den. "animalplacenatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA region of the planet; a land or country."The students visited the historical earth of their ancestors. "geographyareaplacenationworldenvironmentgeologycontinentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWorldly things, as against spiritual ones."He focused on his schoolwork and neglected the spiritual aspects of his life, preferring the earthier concerns of grades and tests. "philosophyreligiontheologysoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife)."My family and I enjoyed a picnic on the earth, a nice way to spend our time together. "worldplacebeingenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe people on the globe."The earth is celebrating its children's achievements in science this year. "worldhumansocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe human body."My teacher said my earth was tired after a long day of studying. "bodyhumananatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements."The farmer tilled the earth to prepare for planting. "materialelementgeologyenvironmentnatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of certain substances now known to be oxides of metal, which were distinguished by being infusible, and by insolubility in water."The chemistry student studied the different types of earth, such as iron oxide, to understand their properties. "chemistrysubstanceelementmaterialscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo connect electrically to the earth."That noise is because the amplifier is not properly earthed."utilitytechnologyelectronicselectricessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bury."The farmer will earth the old fence posts to prevent accidents. "environmentgeologyagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burrow."The mole was earthing its way through the garden. "environmentgeologynatureworldanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
