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dirt

 
 
pronunciation:
duhrt
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Dirt is loose earth or soil.
We put some little rocks in the bottom of the pot, then we put in some nice dirt and planted our seeds.
 
synonyms:
earth, ground, soil
similar words:
clay
definition 2: Dirt is a substance that is not clean, such as the stuff that gets on your shoes when you walk or play outside. When you sweep a floor, you move dirt around. Dust and mud are kinds of dirt too.
There was dirt all over the kitchen floor after the dog came in with muddy feet.Brett's dad swept the dirt off the porch.
similar words:
foulness, mud, slime
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