heap
/hiːp/
pile, stack
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A disordered collection of things piled one on top of another.
"There was a heap of old newspapers in the corner."
- 1.
To put (things) in a pile or stack.
"He began to heap the autumn leaves into a large pile."
- 2.
To give a large amount of something (e.g., praise, criticism) to someone.
"They heaped praise on the winning team."
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There was a huge heap of laundry waiting to be folded.
There was a huge pile of laundry waiting to be folded.
She carefully heaped the fresh berries into a basket.
She carefully piled the fresh berries into a basket.
After the mistake, they heaped criticism on him.
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How do you pronounce heap?
heap is pronounced [/hiːp/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does heap mean?
heap means "pile, stack". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is heap?
heap is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "There was a huge heap of laundry waiting to be folded." — used to mean "pile, stack".
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