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soil

/sˈɔɪl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. the state of being covered with unclean things
  2. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
  3. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
    “the land had never been plowed”
  4. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
    “American troops were stationed on Japanese soil”

verb

  1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
    “don't soil your clothes when you play outside!”

Synonyms for soil

Words that rhyme with soil

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