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earth

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: earths

This word carries a heavy duality between the cosmic and the tactile. When referring to the planet, it evokes a sense of scale, fragility, and global unity, often used in scientific or philosophical contexts to describe our home in the universe. When referring to soil, the word shifts to a grounded, organic feeling. It suggests fertility, growth, and a raw connection to nature, distinguishing it from the more technical term soil by emphasizing the natural, primordial quality of the land.

Uncountable when referring to the soil in a garden. Countable when referring to the planet as one of several celestial bodies.

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Danh từ

The planet on which we live.

"The Earth rotates on its axis."

Danh từ

"The gardener filled the pot with rich earth."

Ngoại động từ

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"The electrician had to earth the wiring."

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