Synonyms for
Soil
Definition
Soil is the top layer of the earth's surface that plants grow in, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter.
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Common collocations
- rich soil
- fertile soil
- poor soil
- garden soil
- soil erosion
- soil sample
- soil type
- soil conservation
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Usage note
While 'dirt' is a common informal synonym, it can sometimes carry a negative connotation of uncleanliness. 'Soil' is generally preferred in scientific or agricultural contexts.
Example sentences
- The farmer is planting his crops in the soil.
- The soil in the park is perfect for a picnic.
- The soil in the flower pot needs to be changed.
- The soil erosion is causing problems for the environment.
- The scientist studied the soil composition in the desert.
Quotes
The soil is the great connector of lives, the source and destination of all. - Wendell Berry
To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves. - Mahatma Gandhi
The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, wildlife habitats and biodiversity... that's all there is. That's the whole economy. That's where all the economic activity and jobs come from. These biological systems are the sustaining wealth of the world. - Gaylord Nelson