heap — a large pile of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large pile of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /hiːp/
Example Sentences
- My room looks like a tornado hit it - there's a heap of clothes everywhere!
- The teacher heaped homework on us before the vacation.
- He's in a heap of trouble for forgetting his anniversary again.
heap
NOUN[/hiːp/]
a large pile of something
A massive heap of leaves
Find treasures cheap in this heap to keep!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'heap' derives from Old English 'heap', meaning 'a pile' or 'a collection of things'. It originates from a Proto-Germanic root *haupaz, cognate with German 'Haufen', and is found across Germanic languages with consistent meaning.
Breakdown
The word consists of a single root with no productive morphemes: heap (pile, collection) from Old English heap, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *haupaz (a mound or pile).
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📝Examples
“My room looks like a tornado hit it - there's a heap of clothes everywhere!”
“The teacher heaped homework on us before the vacation.”
“He's in a heap of trouble for forgetting his anniversary again.”
“She heaped sugar into her coffee like there was no tomorrow.”
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