English · Word Candidate

earth

/ɜːθ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: earths · earthing · earthed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Soil.

Noun

Examples

This is good earth for growing potatoes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any general rock-based material.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vật liệu dựa trên đá

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Noun

Examples

She sighed when the plane's wheels finally touched earth.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To connect electrically to the earth.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kết nối điện với đất

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VerbRegister: UK

Examples

That noise is because the amplifier is not properly earthed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To bury.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chôn

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Verb

Examples

The Miſer earths his Treaſure; and the Thief, / Watching the Mole, half-beggars him ere Morn.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “earth” mean?

Soil.

Is “earth” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.