noun
1. the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
e.g. American troops were stationed on Japanese soil
Synonym: territory
2. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
e.g. the land had never been plowed
good agricultural soil
Synonym: landground
3. the state of being covered with unclean things
Synonym: dirtfilthgrimestaingreasegrunge
4. the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
Synonym: dirt
verb
1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty
e.g. don't soil your clothes when you play outside!
Synonym: dirtybegrimegrimecollybemire