Pronunciation: /ɜːrθ tu ˈsʌmwʌn/
noun a person or thing that is being talked about or referred to
A1 The earth is round.
A2 We live on planet Earth.
B1 The earth revolves around the sun.
B2 Scientists study the composition of the Earth.
C1 The Earth's atmosphere is essential for life.
C2 Exploring the Earth's oceans is a fascinating endeavor.
preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause
A1 I pointed out the North Star in the sky to my friend.
A2 She showed the beautiful sunset on Earth to her children.
B1 The astronaut described the view of Earth to the students.
B2 The scientist explained the importance of preserving Earth to the international conference attendees.
C1 The environmentalist emphasized the need for sustainable practices to protect Earth to the government officials.
C2 The documentary filmmaker captured the beauty and fragility of Earth to raise awareness globally.
formal I explained the concept of the earth to the group of scientists.
informal I told my friend all about the earth and its wonders.
slang I schooled my buddy on the earth and how it works.
figurative I had to bring him back down to earth and explain things in simpler terms.
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