Manure

Pronunciation: /məˈnjʊr/

Definitions of manure

noun solid animal waste used to improve soil quality for gardening or farming

Example Sentences

A1 The farmer uses manure to fertilize the soil.

A2 Manure is often used in gardening to improve soil quality.

B1 Organic manure is preferred by many farmers for its natural benefits.

B2 The manure from the livestock is collected and composted for later use in the fields.

C1 The manure management system on the farm is designed to minimize environmental impact.

C2 Research has shown that proper application of manure can increase crop yields significantly.

Examples of manure in a Sentence

formal The farmer spread manure on his fields to improve the soil quality.

informal The gardener uses manure to make the plants grow better.

slang I accidentally stepped in cow manure while walking through the field.

figurative His words were like verbal manure, spreading negativity wherever he went.

Grammatical Forms of manure

• past tense: manured
• plural: manures
• comparative: more manure
• superlative: most manure
• present tense: manures
• future tense: will manure
• perfect tense: have manured
• continuous tense: is manuring
• singular: manure
• positive degree: manure
• infinitive: to manure
• gerund: manuring
• participle: manuring

Origin and Evolution of manure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'manure' originated from the Latin word 'manu operare', meaning 'to work by hand'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manure' evolved to specifically refer to organic material used to fertilize soil, shifting from its original meaning of manual labor.