Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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soil | Yes | No | Yes | No |
stain | Yes | No | Yes | No |
soil (noun) | stain (noun) |
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the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state | an act that brings discredit to the person who does it |
material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) | a soiled or discolored appearance |
anything regarded as making something unclean | a symbol of disgrace or infamy |
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | anything regarded as making something unclean |
(microscopy) a dye or other coloring material that is used in microscopy to make structures visible |
soil (verb) | stain (verb) |
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make soiled, filthy, or dirty | produce or leave stains |
color with a liquid dye or tint | |
color for microscopic study | |
make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically |