Earth

/ərθ/
/əθ/
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Other forms: Earths

Definitions of Earth
  1. noun
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    “the Earth moves around the sun”
    synonyms: earth, globe, world
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    terrestrial planet
    a planet having a compact rocky surface like the Earth's; the four innermost planets in the solar system
  2. noun
    the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
    synonyms: earth
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    type of:
    location
    a point or extent in space
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