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humus vs soil

soil vs humus

humus and soil both are nouns.

humus is not a verb while soil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humus Yes No No No
soil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, soil is a hypernym of humus; that is, soil is a word with a broader meaning than humus:
  • humus: partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil
  • soil: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Other hypernyms of humus include dirt.
humus (noun) soil (noun)
a thick spread made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic; used especially as a dip for pita; originated in the Middle East the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
partially decomposed organic matter; the organic component of soil material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
anything regarded as making something unclean
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
humus (verb) soil (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
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