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"Planet" vs. "earth": comparing the celestial terms

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Anwar Kareem 04/10/2024, 09:54

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Planet and earth. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "planet" and "earth" refer to celestial bodies in space.

What is different?

"Planet" is a general term for celestial bodies orbiting a star, while "earth" is the specific name for our planet.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for planet) and earth

Examples of usage

Planet

Mars is known as the red planet.
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Earth

The Earth is mostly covered in water.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.