Soil Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Soil

Meaning 1 : material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

    Example : good agricultural soil

    Synonyms : ground,  land
Meaning 2 : the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

    Synonyms : dirt
Meaning 3 : make soiled, filthy, or dirty

    Example : don't soil your clothes when you play outside!

    Synonyms : begrime,  bemire,  colly,  dirty,  grime
Meaning 4 : the state of being covered with unclean things

    Synonyms : dirt,  filth,  grease,  grime,  grunge,  stain
Meaning 5 : the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

    Example : American troops were stationed on Japanese soil

    Synonyms : territory

How to Pronounce Soil

  • sɔɪl


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