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dirt vs earth

earth vs dirt

dirt and earth both are nouns.

dirt is an adjective but earth is not an adjective.

dirt is not a verb while earth is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirt Yes Yes No No
earth Yes No Yes No
As nouns, earth is a hypernym of dirt; that is, earth is a word with a broader meaning than dirt:
  • dirt: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
  • earth: the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
Other hypernyms of dirt include ground.
dirt (noun) earth (noun)
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
anything regarded as making something unclean the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
obscene terms for feces the solid part of the earth's surface
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile
dirt (adjective) earth (adjective)
(of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
dirt (verb) earth (verb)
connect to the earth
hide in the earth like a hunted animal
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