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Soil
01
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
Examples
The gardeners enriched the soil with compost to improve plant growth.
She planted the flowers in the rich, dark soil of the garden.
1.1
The state of being dirty or covered with unclean substances, typically as a result of contact with dirt, grime, or other contaminants
Examples
They removed the soil from the couch cushions after the messy party.
She noticed a soil stain on her dress and tried to clean it off.
02
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state, often referring to land within a country's borders
Examples
Foreign troops were not allowed to set foot on the nation 's soil.
The refugees sought asylum on friendly soil.
to soil
01
to make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt
Examples
He was careful not to soil his shoes when walking through the garden.
It is important to clean up any spills quickly to avoid soiling the floor.
1.1
to dirty something by defecating on or in it
Examples
The dog soiled the carpet, and it had to be thoroughly cleaned.
The bird soiled the windowsill, leaving a mess behind.
Lexical Tree
subsoil
undersoil
soil
