earth
[ urth ]
/ ɜrθ /
noun
verb (used with object)
Chiefly British Electronics.
to ground.
Idioms for earth
Origin of earth
before 950; Middle English
erthe, Old English
eorthe; cognate with German
Erde, Dutch
aarde, Old Norse
jǫrth, Danish
jord, Gothic
airtha
SYNONYMS FOR earth
3
Earth,
globe,
world are terms applied to the planet on which we dwell.
Earth is used especially in speaking of a condition of existence contrasted with that in heaven or hell:
those who are yet on earth.
Globe formerly emphasized merely the roundness of the earth:
to circumnavigate the globe. It is now used more like
world, with especial application to the inhabitants of the earth and their activities, interests, and concerns. In this sense, both
globe and
world are more inclusive than
earth and are used more abstractly:
the politics of the globe; the future of the world; One World.
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British Dictionary definitions for earth
earth
/ (ɜːθ) /
noun
verb
(intr)
(of a hunted fox) to go to ground
(tr)
to connect (a circuit, device, etc) to earth
See also
earth up
Word Origin for earth
Old English
eorthe; related to Old Norse
jorth, Old High German
ertha, Gothic
airtha, Greek
erā
Medical definitions for earth
earth
[ ûrth ]
n.
Any of several metallic oxides, such as alumina or zirconia, from which it is difficult to remove oxygen. No longer in technical use.
Scientific definitions for earth
Earth
[ ûrth ]
The third planet from the Sun and the densest planet in the solar system. Earth is a terrestrial or inner planet consisting of a thin outer crust, an intermediate mantle, and a dense inner core. It has an atmosphere composed primarily of nitrogen and oxygen and is the only planet on which water in liquid form exists, covering more than 70 percent of its surface. It is also the only planet on which life is known to have evolved, occupying the relatively thin region of water, land, and air known as the biosphere. Earth has a single, relatively large natural satellite, the Moon. See more at atmosphere core crust mantle. See Table at solar system.
earth
Electricity
See ground.
Cultural definitions for earth
notes for Earth
The Earth was formed at the same time as the sun, about 4.6 billion years ago.
notes for Earth
notes for Earth
The surface of the solid Earth is in a state of constant change as the rock is moved around by the processes of
plate tectonics.
notes for Earth
On the Earth's surface, the oceans and the
continents form the stage on which the
evolution of life takes place. The
atmosphere above the surface circulates, producing the daily
weather.
Idioms and Phrases with earth
earth
see down to earth; ends of the earth; four corners of the earth; move heaven and earth; not have an earthly chance; on earth; run to earth; salt of the earth.