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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
derivation: soilless (adj.)
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some actions involving soil
some kinds of soil
some things soil is used for