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Dirt
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Simple meaning
What does Dirt mean?
Dirt means soil or something unclean.
Dictionary definition
Loose earth or soil, or something unclean on a surface.
Example sentences
Dirt in a sentence
easy
The puppy dug in the dirt.
medium
There was dirt on my shoes after the hike.
hard
Plants need healthy dirt, sunlight, and water to grow well.
Synonyms
Words like Dirt
soilUse for earth where plants grow.
mudUse when dirt is mixed with water.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cleanlinessUse for the state of being clean.
clean surfaceA surface without dirt.
Word family
Dirt word family
Base word
dirt
adjective
dirty
Covered with dirt or not clean.
adjective
dirtier
More dirty.
adjective
dirtiest
Most dirty.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does dirt mean?
Dirt can mean loose earth or soil, or something unclean on a surface.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dirt correctly?
This sentence uses dirt to mean soil.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to dirt?
Soil is a close synonym for dirt when talking about earth where plants grow.
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