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soil vs dirt

dirt vs soil

soil and dirt both are nouns.

soil is not an adjective while dirt is an adjective.

soil is a verb but dirt is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
soil Yes No Yes No
dirt Yes Yes No No
As nouns, soil and dirt are synonyms defined as:
  • soil and dirt: anything regarded as making something unclean
Other synonyms of soil include filth, grease, grime, grunge, stain.
As nouns, soil and dirt are synonyms defined as:
  • soil and dirt: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
soil (noun) dirt (noun)
the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
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
anything regarded as making something unclean the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock obscene terms for feces
soil (adjective) dirt (adjective)
(of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
soil (verb) dirt (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between soil and dirt

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