B2adjectiveenvironmentnature
US/ˈfɜːr.təl/
UK/ˈfɜː.taɪl/
able to produce good crops or plants, because the soil is rich; also able to have babies
In context
The Mekong Delta has fertile soil, so farmers can grow rice there all year.
Fertile land near rivers has attracted farmers for thousands of years.
The report says that overuse of chemicals makes land less fertile over time.
Words that go with fertile
adjective + noun
- fertile soilFertile soil is the foundation of a successful harvest.
- fertile landMost fertile land in the region is already used for farming.
- fertile groundPoor housing is fertile ground for health problems.
- fertile valleyThe fertile valley supports hundreds of small farms.
adverb + adjective
- highly fertileThe volcanic hills are highly fertile.
verb + adjective
- remain fertileCrop rotation helps the soil remain fertile for many years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The land is very fertility.Correct: The land is very fertile.