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Earth

usgb/ɜːrθ/Volume
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Astronomical Object

Used to refer specifically to the planet we inhabit, not just any planet.

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Scientists search space for conditions like those on earth.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used figuratively to mean the human world or all of nature.

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We must protect the earth for future generations.
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Capitalization Varies

Capitalized as 'Earth' when specifically discussing the planet, lowercase otherwise.

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Astronauts saw Earth from space.
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