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soil

pronunciation:: soIl
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part of speech:	noun
definition:	Soil is dirt. The top layer of the earth's surface is soil.We usually use the word soil when we are talking about growing things like vegetables, flowers, or other plants. My grandpa says he can grow lots of vegetables because his garden has good soil.My mom covered her flower seeds with soil and then watered them. synonyms: earth, ground, land similar words: dirt
related words:	land
derivation:	soilless (adj.)

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	some actions involving soil
	bury, dig, pollute, wash
	some kinds of soil
	clay, dirt, dust, earth, mud, sand
	some things soil is used for
	anthill, burrow, tunnel

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