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Spoiled vs Soiled - What's the difference?

spoiled | soiled |

As verbs the difference between spoiled and soiled

is that spoiled is past tense of spoil while soiled is past tense of soil.

As adjectives the difference between spoiled and soiled

is that spoiled is of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible while soiled is dirty.

spoiled

English

Alternative forms

* spoilt

Verb

(head)
  • (spoil)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  • Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.
  • Usage notes

    * Much more common in US than "(spoilt)". * About as common as "spoilt" in UK.

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    soiled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (soil)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • dirty
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