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com·post
 compost
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- pronunciation:
- kam
post
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a mixture of decaying organic matter, such as dead leaves or manure, that is used as fertilizer or mulch.
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| definition 2: |
a compound or combination; mixture.
- similar words:
- composite, composition, compound
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| related words: |
manure, muck, trash |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
composts, composting, composted |
| definition 1: |
to treat (soil) with compost.
- similar words:
- muck
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| definition 2: |
to convert to compost.
I compost my kitchen scraps. |
| related words: |
cultivate |
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