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Synonyms for soil

Two senses of soil live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun and verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelinePlaces

the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state

American troops were stationed on Japanese soil.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

territory

Same sentence, swapped: American troops were stationed on Japanese territory.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for soil as it is used in the sentence above.

stain
environment
property

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 2, TreelineContact and joining

make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Don't soil your clothes when you play outside!

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

dirty

Same sentence, swapped: Don't dirty your clothes when you play outside!

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for soil as it is used in the sentence above.

clean
delay
recommend

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