earth

Definition

Examples

Many companies now try to protect the earth by using less plastic.

Word Family

Synonyms

• globethe 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
• soilthe state of being covered with unclean things

Collocations

• Easy the planet earth
  referring to the planet earth
• Medium down-to-earth approach to leadership
  describing down-to-earth approach to leadership (sensible and practical)
• Hard rare earth mineral reserves
  describing rare earth mineral reserves (not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness)
• Very Hard move heaven and earth to achieve targets
  to move heaven and earth to achieve targets, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically