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soil
noun(soil)
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
Synonyms: ground, land,
Examples:
Good agricultural soil.
soil
noun(soil)
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Synonyms: dirt,
soil
verb(soil)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Synonyms: begrime, bemire, colly, dirty, grime,
Examples:
Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!.
soil
noun(soil)
the state of being covered with unclean things
Synonyms: dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, stain,
soil
noun(soil)
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
Synonyms: territory,
Examples:
American troops were stationed on Japanese soil.

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