Synonyms for Soil (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock):
dirt
WordNet sense 2 (the state of being covered with unclean things):
filth, grease, grime, grunge, stain
WordNet sense 3 (material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)):
ground, land
WordNet sense 4 (the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state):
territory
WordNet sense 5 (make soiled, filthy, or dirty):
begrime, bemire, dirty, colly
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