soil meaning and definition

SOIL noun

Definition of soil (noun)

1. the state of being covered with unclean things
   • synonyms: dirt, filth, grease, grime, grunge, stain
2. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
   • synonyms: dirt
3. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
   • "the land had never been plowed"; "good agricultural soil"
   • synonyms: ground, land
4. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
   • "American troops were stationed on Japanese soil"
   • synonyms: territory

SOIL verb

Definition of soil (verb)

1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
   • "don't soil your clothes when you play outside!"
   • synonyms: begrime, bemire, colly, dirty, grime
   • antonym: clean