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

Reviewed and edited by 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.

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