Roots spread deep in fertile soil.

Meaning: This sentence describes the roots of a tree growing in the soil. It's like saying, The roots of the tree extended far down into the soil that is rich in nutrients.

Choice of Words: Spread means to extend or distribute something over a wide area. Deep means extending far down from the surface. Fertile soil is soil that is rich in nutrients and able to support plant growth. When you put them together, you can imagine the roots of a tree extending far down into the soil that is rich in nutrients.

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