Soil - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock (syn: dirt)
- material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) (syn: ground, land)
verb
Extra examples
The soil here is very poor.
The bush grows well in a sandy soil.
Eastern Europe provided fertile soil for political activists.
American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
The gardener covered the soil with mulch.
Farmers are busy preparing the soil for planting.
Make a chemical analysis of the soil
Performing chemical analysis of the soil
We collected soil samples from several areas on the site.
Good soil promotes plant growth.
The tree's roots serve as a barrier against soil erosion.
She raked the grass seed into the soil.
The farmers are tilling the soil.
...farmers tilling the soil from sunup to sunset...
Word forms
I/you/we/they: soil
he/she/it: soils
present participle: soiling
past tense: soiled
past participle: soiled
singular: soil
plural: soils
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