soil
Translation
soil, earth, dirt
Examples
The soil is very fertile here.
The soil is very fertile here.
He wiped the soil from his hands.
He wiped the soil from his hands.
This plant needs a sandy soil.
This plant needs a sandy soil.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the substance on the surface of the earth The soil is very fertile here.
Similar Words
Synonyms: earth, ground, dirt
Etymology
From Old French 'soil' meaning 'bottom, ground', from Latin 'solum' meaning 'ground'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you might 'spoil' your clothes with 'soil' if you play outside.