Definition: the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
Usage: American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
Similar words: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
Definition: a demarcated area of the Earth
Definition: material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
Usage: the land had never been plowed; good agricultural soil
Similar words: physical object, object
Definition: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
Usage: it was full of rackets, balls and other objects
Synonyms: dirt, soil, stain, filth, grease, grime, grunge
Definition: the state of being covered with unclean things
Similar words: uncleanness, dirtiness
Definition: the state of being unsanitary
Definition: the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Definition: the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface
Usage: they dug into the earth outside the church
Synonyms: soil, grime, begrime, bemire, colly, dirty
Definition: make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Usage: don't soil your clothes when you play outside!
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue