soil

/sˈɔ‍ɪl/

/ˈsɔɪɫ/

Soil

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

synonyms : dirt

the top layer of the earth in which plants grow

synonyms : ground

land

the state of being covered with unclean things

synonyms : dirt

the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

synonyms : territory

to soil

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make dirty with a substance, such as mud or dirt

synonyms : begrime

antonyms : clean

1.1

to dirty something by defecating on or in it

Examples

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.

Nearby words

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solanum nigrum guineese

solar