Earth vs. Star — What's the Difference?

Has a magnetic field that protects it from solar wind.

Varies greatly in size, type, and temperature.

Supports a wide range of climates and ecosystems.

Has a life cycle from nebula to potential supernova.

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor and support life. About 29.2% of Earth's surface is land consisting of continents and islands.

A star is an astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma held together by its own gravity. The nearest star to Earth is the Sun.

The planet on which we live; the world

A celestial body that generates light and other radiant energy and consists of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity in which the energy generated by nuclear reactions in the interior is balanced by the outflow of energy to the surface, and the inward-directed gravitational forces are balanced by the outward-directed gas and radiation pressures.

The substance of the land surface; soil

Any of the celestial bodies visible at night from Earth as relatively stationary, usually twinkling points of light.

Electrical connection to the ground, regarded as having zero electrical potential.

Something regarded as resembling such a celestial body.

The underground lair of a badger or fox.

A graphic design having five or more radiating points, often used as a symbol of rank or merit.

Connect (an electrical device) with the ground

An artistic performer or athlete whose leading role or superior performance is acknowledged.

Drive (a fox) to its underground lair.

One who is highly celebrated in a field or profession.

Cover the root and lower stem of a plant with heaped-up earth

An asterisk (*).

The land surface of the world.

The star key on a telephone

The softer, friable part of land; soil, especially productive soil.

A white spot on the forehead of a horse.

OftenEarthThe third planet from the sun, having a sidereal period of revolution about the sun of 365.26 days at a mean distance of approximately 149.6 million kilometers (92.96 million miles), a sidereal rotation period of 23 hours 56.07 minutes, an average radius of 6,378.1 kilometers (3,963 miles), and a mass of approximately 5.9736 × 1024 kilograms (1.3169 × 1025 pounds).

A planet or constellation of the zodiac believed in astrology to influence personal destiny.

The realm of mortal existence; the temporal world.

Stars The future; destiny. Often used with the.

The human inhabitants of the world:The earth received the news with joy.

Outstanding or famous, especially in performing something

Worldly affairs and pursuits.

Of or relating to a star or stars.

Everyday life; reality:was brought back to earth from his daydreams of wealth and fame.

To ornament with stars.

The substance of the human body; clay.

To award or mark with a star for excellence.

The lair of a burrowing animal.

To mark with an asterisk.

Chiefly British The ground of an electrical circuit.

To present or feature (a performer) in a leading role.

(Chemistry)Any of several metallic oxides, such as alumina or zirconia, that are difficult to reduce and were formerly regarded as elements.

To play the leading role in a theatrical or film production.

To cover or heap (plants) with soil for protection.

To do an outstanding job; perform excellently.

To chase (an animal) into an underground hiding place.

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

To burrow or hide in the ground. Used of a hunted animal.

(star) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

Senseid|en|Q2}} {{alternative case form of Earth; Our planet, third out from the Sun.

(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, usually with four, five, or six points.

(uncountable) Soil.

(acting) An actor in a leading role.

(uncountable) Any general rock-based material.

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

The ground, land (as opposed to the sky or sea).

(printing) An asterisk (*) or symbol (★).

(British) A connection electrically to the earth (US ground); on equipment: a terminal connected in that manner.

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

The lair or den (as a hole in the ground) of an animal such as a fox.

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

A region of the planet; a land or country.

(astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

Worldly things, as against spiritual ones.

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

The world of our current life (as opposed to heaven or an afterlife).

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

(metonymically) The people on the globe.

(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Any planet similar to the Earth (our earth): an exoplanet viewed as another earth, or a potential one.

(transitive) To feature (a performer or a headliner), especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

(archaic) The human body.

(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.

The aforementioned soil- or rock-based material, considered one of the four or five classical elements.

(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

Any of certain substances now known to be oxides of metal, which were distinguished by being infusible, and by insolubility in water.

(intransitive) To shine like a star.

To connect electrically to the earth.

One of the innumerable luminous bodies seen in the heavens; any heavenly body other than the sun, moon, comets, and nebulæ.

(transitive) To bury.

The polestar; the north star.

(transitive) To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

A planet supposed to influence one's destiny; (usually pl.) a configuration of the planets, supposed to influence fortune.

(intransitive) To burrow.

That which resembles the figure of a star, as an ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honor.

The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits.

Specifically, a radiated mark in writing or printing; an asterisk [thus, *]; - used as a reference to a note, or to fill a blank where something is omitted, etc.

The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land.

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth.

A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc.

A part of this globe; a region; a country; land.

To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle; as, a robe starred with gems.

Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life.

To be bright, or attract attention, as a star; to shine like a star; to be brilliant or prominent; to play a part as a theatrical star.

The people on the globe.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria.

Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, the earth of a fox.

Any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

The connection of any part an electric conductor with the ground; specif., the connection of a telegraph line with the ground through a fault or otherwise.

A plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

A plowing.

An actor who plays a principal role

To hide, or cause to hide, in the earth; to chase into a burrow or den.

A performer who receives prominent billing

To cover with earth or mold; to inter; to bury; - sometimes with up.

A star-shaped character * used in printing

To burrow.

The topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet on which we live;

Feature as the star;

The loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface;

Be the star in a performance

The solid part of the earth's surface;

Mark with an asterisk;

The abode of mortals (as contrasted with heaven or hell);

Indicating the most important performer or role;

Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

A massive celestial body of burning gas emitting light and heat.

The concerns of the world as distinguished from heaven and the afterlife;

Generates energy through nuclear fusion at its core.

A connection between an electrical device and the earth (which is a zero voltage)

Fundamental to the formation of solar systems.

Hide in the earth like a hunted animal

Connect to the earth;

The third planet from the Sun in the Solar System, known for its liquid water and life.

Characterized by a large amount of water and a breathable atmosphere.

Experiences geological activity like earthquakes and volcanism.

A star is a celestial body made of gases undergoing nuclear fusion, emitting light and heat.

Earth's surface temperature is much cooler, ranging from -88 to 58°C, compared to stars' surfaces which can exceed 5,000°C.

Earth is a planet with a solid surface and an atmosphere that supports life.

Earth supports life and interacts gravitationally with other planetary bodies, contributing to the stability of the solar system.

Stars twinkle due to Earth's atmospheric turbulence distorting the light they emit as it reaches our eyes.

Earth is significantly smaller, with the Sun's diameter about 109 times that of Earth.

No, Earth relies on sunlight for energy, while stars generate energy through nuclear fusion.

It protects the planet from solar winds and cosmic radiation, which are crucial for maintaining Earth's atmosphere and supporting life.

Stars can be classified into types such as red dwarfs, giants, and supergiants based on their mass, temperature, and life stage.

Earth is composed of various solid elements, while a star is mainly hydrogen and helium gases.

Earth changes through geological and biological processes, while stars evolve from nebulae to potentially end as supernovae.

Depending on its mass, a star can turn into a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole after undergoing a supernova.

Stars provide the necessary energy for life on planets and govern the dynamics of planetary orbits through their gravitational pull.

Yes, stars have outer layers known as photospheres, though they are made of plasma rather than gases like Earth's atmosphere.

Water is essential for all known forms of life and helps regulate Earth's climate through its heat capacity.