How do you use "earth" in a sentence?

Earth is the third planet from the Sun. The gardener dug the earth to plant the seeds. What on earth are you doing?

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Q: What does "earth" mean?

The planet we live on, or soil 'Earth' refers to our planet, the ground or soil, or an electrical connection to the ground. When capitalised, it specifically means planet Earth. The word is used in many expressions like 'down to earth' (practical) and 'what on earth?' (expressing surprise).

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: The planet we live on, or soil

地球，泥土，接地

tierra, suelo, planeta Tierra

地球、土、アース

지구, 흙, 접지

'Earth' refers to our planet, the ground or soil, or an electrical connection to the ground. When capitalised, it specifically means planet Earth. The word is used in many expressions like 'down to earth' (practical) and 'what on earth?' (expressing surprise).

「earth」指我们的星球、地面或土壤，或与地面的电气连接。大写时，它特指地球这颗行星。这个词用于许多表达中，如「down to earth」（务实的）和「what on earth?」（表示惊讶）。

«Earth» se refiere a nuestro planeta, el suelo o tierra, o una conexión eléctrica a tierra. Cuando se escribe con mayúscula, significa específicamente el planeta Tierra. La palabra se usa en muchas expresiones como «down to earth» (práctico) y «what on earth?» (expresando sorpresa).

「earth」は、私たちの惑星、地面や土、または地面への電気的接続を指します。大文字の場合、特に地球という惑星を意味します。「down to earth」（現実的な）や「what on earth?」（驚きを表す）など、多くの表現で使われます。

'earth'는 우리가 사는 행성, 땅이나 흙, 또는 전기의 접지를 가리킵니다. 대문자로 쓰면 지구를 특정합니다. 'down to earth'(현실적인), 'what on earth?'(놀라움 표현) 등 많은 관용 표현에 사용됩니다.

Examples

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
地球是距离太阳第三近的行星。
La Tierra es el tercer planeta desde el Sol.
地球は太陽から3番目の惑星です。
지구는 태양에서 세 번째 행성입니다.
The gardener dug the earth to plant the seeds.
园丁挖土来种植种子。
El jardinero cavó la tierra para plantar las semillas.
庭師は種を植えるために土を掘りました。
정원사는 씨앗을 심기 위해 흙을 팠습니다.
What on earth are you doing?
你到底在做什么？
¿Qué demonios estás haciendo?
一体何をしているんですか？
도대체 뭘 하고 있는 거예요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'eorþe' meaning 'ground' or 'soil', of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'aarde' and German 'Erde'. From a Proto-Germanic root distinct from the Latin-derived 'terrain'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

One of the few planets not named after a Greek or Roman god. The word comes from Germanic origins meaning 'ground' or 'soil.' All other planets in our solar system have mythological names, making Earth unique in its simplicity.