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ground vs earth

earth vs ground

ground and earth both are nouns.

ground and earth both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ground Yes No Yes No
earth Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ground and earth are synonyms defined as:
  • ground and earth: a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
As nouns, ground and earth are synonyms defined as:
  • ground and earth: the solid part of the earth's surface
Other synonyms of ground include dry land, land, solid ground, terra firma.
As nouns, ground and earth are synonyms defined as:
  • ground and earth: the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
As verbs, earth is a hyponym of ground; that is, earth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ground:
  • ground: connect to a ground
  • earth: connect to the earth
ground (noun) earth (noun)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
(art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting the concerns of this life as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage) the abode of mortals (as contrasted with Heaven or Hell)
the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground the solid part of the earth's surface
a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle) the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
a rational motive for a belief or action once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour black bile
the solid part of the earth's surface
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
a relation that provides the foundation for something
the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
ground (verb) earth (verb)
use as a basis for; found on connect to the earth
instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject hide in the earth like a hunted animal
place or put on the ground
confine or restrict to the ground
connect to a ground
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fix firmly and stably
(baseball) a hit that travels along the playing field.
throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
hit or reach the ground
bring to the ground
Difference between ground and earth

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