earth
🇺🇸
/ɜːrθ/
🇬🇧
/ɜːθ/
noun
A2
our planet; the world we live on
The earth is our home in space.
B1
the ground; the solid surface we walk on
We stood on the earth and looked at the stars.
B1
soil; the dirt that plants grow in
Plants need good earth to grow strong.
R
an animal's underground home
The fox went back to its earth in the ground.
R
a safety wire for electricity
The lamp has an earth wire for safety.
verb
R
to connect electrical equipment to the ground for safety
You should earth the metal case to prevent shocks.
translation
our planet; the world we live on; the ground; the solid surface we walk on; soil; the dirt that plants grow in; an animal's underground home; a safety wire for electricity
to connect electrical equipment to the ground for safety
Word Forms
Plural
earths
Perfect
earthed
Progressive
earthing
Past
earthed
3rd Present
earths