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Vocabulary Entry
soil
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The top layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic substances, clay, and rock particles.
Example Sentences
"The farmer tested the soil for nutrients before planting."
"Healthy soil is crucial for growing crops."
"She used a trowel to dig into the rich, moist soil."
V
verb
To make (something) dirty or unclean, especially on the surface.
Example Sentences
"Please don't soil your clothes while playing outside."
"The rain helped to soil the freshly painted fence."
"He soiled his reputation with his careless remarks."