soil

/sˈɔ‍ɪl/

/ˈsɔɪɫ/

Soil

sol

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

Synonymes : dirt

terre

the top layer of the earth in which plants grow

Synonymes : ground

land

Exemples

1. The fertile soil in this region yields abundant crops of wheat and corn.

2. She carefully lifted the ginger tuber from the soil.

3. He enjoyed the smell of wet soil after the rain.

4. The beetle burrowed into the soft soil to create its underground home.

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