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When To Capitalize “Earth”When it comes to writing, this common English word confuses many native speakers who aren’t sure whether to use Earth or earth. Why is this an issue? Earth can be either a proper noun or a common noun. In English, proper nouns (nouns which signify a particular person, place, or thing) are capitalized. Following this rule, when Earth is discussed as a specific planet or …
Nearby words
earring, ears are burning, one's, earshot, earsplitting, earth, earth almond, earth art, earth auger, earth closet, earth day, earth goddess
Origin of earth almond
First recorded in 1855–60
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