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soil1
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- pronunciation:
- soIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the uppermost layer of the earth's surface.
- synonyms:
- crust, dust, earth, ground, land
- similar words:
- dirt
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| definition 2: |
a particular kind of this layer.
clay soil- synonyms:
- dirt, earth, ground
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| definition 3: |
land; territory; country.
- synonyms:
- country, land, region
- similar words:
- territory
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| definition 4: |
a place or circumstance conducive to development or growth.
the fertile soil of imagination- synonyms:
- womb
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| related words: |
land, muck |
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| derivation: |
soilless (adj.) |
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some soil formations |
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clod, embankment, mound, trench |
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some actions involving soil |
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bury, dig, grub, pollute, smudge, sweep, wallow, wash |
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some kinds of soil |
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bog, clay, clod, dirt, dust, earth, grime, humus, mud, sand, silt, sod, turf |
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some natural processes involving soil |
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erosion, landslide, settlement, wash |
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some things soil is used for |
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anthill, burrow, grave, tunnel |
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