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on earth

 

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

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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

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