n.
1.the 3rd planet from the sun
2.the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
3.the solid part of the earth's surface
4.the abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell)
5.once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
6.the concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife
7.a connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage) earth v.
1.hide in the earth like a hunted animal
2.connect to the earth
Idiom of the Day
out of keeping with (something)
not following the rules of something
The late lunch was out of keeping with our policy of working until the afternoon before we ate lunch.