What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
subsoiler
Example
The farmer used a subsoiler to break up the hardpan soil layer. [subsoiler: noun]
Example
Subsoiling can help improve soil drainage and increase crop yields. [subsoiling: gerund or present participle]
cultivator
Example
The farmer used a cultivator to prepare the soil for planting. [cultivator: noun]
Example
Cultivating the soil before planting can help improve crop yields. [cultivating: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cultivator is more commonly used than subsoiler in everyday language. Cultivator is a versatile tool that is used before each planting season, while subsoiler is used less frequently and only when necessary to break up hardpan soil layers.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between subsoiler and cultivator?
Both subsoiler and cultivator are technical terms used in agriculture and are therefore considered formal language.
