English

soil

sɔɪl
Meaning: the top layer of earth where plants grow
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The farmer checked the soil before planting the seeds.
The farmer checked the soil before planting the seeds.
The laboratory provided a detailed analysis of the soil samples.
The laboratory provided a detailed analysis of the soil samples.
The farmer used a simple wooden implement to till the soil.
The farmer used a simple wooden implement to till the soil.
The soil is not rich enough to sustain a large population.
The soil is not rich enough to sustain a large population.
The dry soil quickly absorbed the rain water.
The dry soil quickly absorbed the rain water.

Usage Notes

Refers to the substance on the ground. Can also mean 'country' or 'territory' in a more formal or literary sense (e.g., 'foreign soil').

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