WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

on earth

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial on earth has 1 sense
  1. on earth - used with question words to convey surprise; "what on earth are you doing?"

Definitions from the Web

On Earth

Definition: On Earth refers to something happening or existing within the planet Earth.

Part of Speech: Adverb or Prepositional Phrase

Sense 1 (Adverb):

Usage 1: The biggest mammal on earth is the blue whale.

Usage 2: It is unusual to find such a lush rainforest on earth.

Usage 3: The highest mountain on earth is Mount Everest.

Related Products: Books about Earth, World Maps

Sense 2 (Prepositional Phrase):

Usage 1: The explorers discovered a new species on earth.

Usage 2: We should take care of the environment on earth.

Usage 3: Humans are the dominant species on earth.

Related Products: Planet Earth Documentary DVD, Environmentally-friendly Products

on board on bond on camera on christ this solid rock i stand on cloud nine on cue on cycle payroll on duty on earth on easy street on edge on faith on fire on fire predicate on guard on guile on hand

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus