Earth vs. Star

Earthproper noun

Our planet, third out from the Sun; see main entry Earth.

Earthnoun

(uncountable) Soil.

Earthnoun

(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.

Earthnoun

The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

Earthnoun

(British) A connection electrically to the earth (US ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.

Earthnoun

A fox's home or lair.

Earthnoun

The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).

Earthnoun

The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.

Earthverb

To connect electrically to the earth.

Earthverb

(transitive) To bury.

Earthverb

(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

Earthverb

(intransitive) To burrow.

Earthnoun

The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.

Earthnoun

The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.

Earthnoun

The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth.

Earthnoun

A part of this globe; a region; a country; land.

Earthnoun

Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.

Earthnoun

The people on the globe.

Earthnoun

Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.

Earthnoun

A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.

Earthnoun

The connection of any part an electric conductor with the ground; specif., the connection of a telegraph line with the ground through a fault or otherwise.

Earthnoun

A plowing.

Earthverb

To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

Earthverb

To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; - sometimes with up.

Earthverb

To burrow.

Earthnoun

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet on which we live;

Earthnoun

the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface;

Earthnoun

the solid part of the earth's surface;

Earthnoun

the abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell);

Earthnoun

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

Earthnoun

the concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife;

Earthnoun

a connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage)

Earthverb

hide in the earth like a hunted animal

Earthverb

connect to the earth;

Earthnoun

the planet on which we live; the world

Earthnoun

the surface of the world as distinct from the sky or the sea

Earthnoun

the present abode of humankind, as distinct from heaven or hell

Earthnoun

the substance of the land surface; soil

Earthnoun

one of the four elements in ancient and medieval philosophy and in astrology (considered essential to the nature of the signs Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)

Earthnoun

used in names of stable, dense, non-volatile inorganic substances, e.g. fuller's earth

Earthnoun

the substance of the human body

Earthnoun

electrical connection to the ground, regarded as having zero electrical potential.

Earthnoun

the underground lair of a badger or fox.

Earthverb

connect (an electrical device) with the ground

Earthverb

drive (a fox) to its underground lair.

Earthverb

(of a fox) run to its underground lair.

Earthverb

cover the root and lower stem of a plant with heaped-up earth

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor and support life. About 29.2% of Earth's surface is land consisting of continents and islands.

Starnoun

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

Starnoun

(star) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

Starnoun

(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.

Starnoun

(acting) An actor in a leading role.

Starnoun

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

Starnoun

(printing) An asterisk (*).

Starnoun

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

Starnoun

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

Starnoun

(astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

Starnoun

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

Starnoun

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

Starverb

(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Starverb

(transitive) To feature a performer or a headliner, especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

Starverb

(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.

Starverb

(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

Starnoun

One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.

Starnoun

The polestar; the north star.

Starnoun

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.

Starnoun

That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.

Starnoun

Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; - used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.

Starnoun

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

Starnoun

A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.

Starverb

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.

Starverb

To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.

Starnoun

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Starnoun

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Starnoun

any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

Starnoun

a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

Starnoun

an actor who plays a principal role

Starnoun

a performer who receives prominent billing

Starnoun

a star-shaped character * used in printing

Starnoun

the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

Starverb

feature as the star;

Starverb

be the star in a performance

Starverb

mark with an asterisk;

Staradjective

indicating the most important performer or role;

Star

A star is an astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.