How Do You Spell COMPOST?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒmpɒst] (IPA)

The word "compost" is spelled with nine letters and is pronounced as /ˈkɑmˌpoʊst/ in IPA phonetics. The first syllable "com" is pronounced like "kahm" with the 'o' sound pronounced as 'ah'. The second syllable "post" is pronounced like "pohst" with the 'o' sound pronounced as 'oh'. Compost refers to organic matter, such as leaves and grass clippings, that is decomposed and used as fertilizer. It is essential for gardeners and farmers alike to create a nutrient-rich compost pile for healthy plant growth.

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COMPOST Meaning and Definition

  1. Compost is a noun that refers to organic material that has decomposed and transformed into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. It is often created through the process of composting, which involves the controlled decomposition of organic waste materials such as vegetable scraps, yard trimmings, and plant residues. Composting is a sustainable and environmentally friendly practice that aims to reduce waste, recycle organic matter, and create a valuable resource for gardening and agriculture.

    Compost is typically created by combining a balanced mix of "green" and "brown" materials, which refer to nitrogen-rich materials such as fresh grass clippings and vegetable scraps, and carbon-rich materials such as dry leaves and wood chips, respectively. These materials are then placed in a compost bin or pile and allowed to break down over a period of time through a process called aerobic decomposition. Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, play a crucial role in this decomposition process, breaking down the organic matter into a dark, crumbly substance known as compost.

    Compost is an excellent soil amendment as it improves the physical structure of soil, enhances water retention, increases nutrient availability, and promotes beneficial microbial activity. It can be incorporated into gardens, flower beds, lawns, and potted plants to enrich the soil and enhance plant growth. Additionally, composting helps divert organic waste from landfills, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to overall environmental sustainability.

  2. A mixture or composition of various substances for fertilising land; a kind of plaster or cement.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of COMPOST

The word "compost" derives from the Old French word "composte" or "compost", which can be traced back to the Latin word "composita". In Latin, "composita" referred to a mixture or combination of various elements. Over time, the word evolved to specifically describe the mixture of decayed organic matter used for fertilizing the soil. From Latin, "compos(t)" entered Middle English as "composte" in the 14th century, and eventually became the familiar term "compost" that we use today.

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Plural form of COMPOST is COMPOSTS

Conjugate verb Compost

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have composted
you would have composted
he/she/it would have composted
we would have composted
they would have composted
I would have compost
you would have compost
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they would have compost

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been composting
you would have been composting
he/she/it would have been composting
we would have been composting
they would have been composting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would compost
you would compost
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be composting
you would be composting
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we would be composting
they would be composting

FUTURE

I will compost
you will compost
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we will compost
they will compost

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be composting
you will be composting
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we will be composting
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have composted
you will have composted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you compost
we let´s compost

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to compost

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was composting
you were composting
he/she/it was composting
we were composting
they were composting

PAST PARTICIPLE

composted

PAST PERFECT

I had composted
you had composted
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we had composted
they had composted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been composting
you had been composting
he/she/it had been composting
we had been composting
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PRESENT

I compost
you compost
he/she/it composts
we compost
they compost

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am composting
you are composting
he/she/it is composting
we are composting
they are composting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

composting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have composted
you have composted
he/she/it has composted
we have composted
they have composted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been composting
you have been composting
he/she/it has been composting
we have been composting
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it compost

SIMPLE PAST

I composted
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we composted
they composted

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