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heap

1 of 2

noun

ˈhēp How to pronounce heap (audio)
1
: a collection of things thrown one on another : pile
2
: a great number or large quantity : lot

heap

2 of 2

verb

heaped; heaping; heaps

transitive verb

1
a
: to throw or lay in a heap : pile or collect in great quantity
his sole object was to heap up riches
b
: to form or round into a heap
heaped the dirt into a mound
c
: to form a heap on : load heavily
heap the plates with food
2
: to accord or bestow lavishly or in large quantities
heaped honors upon them

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun He dumped the grass clippings into the compost heap. a heap of old newspapers She left her dirty clothes in a heap on the floor. He's in a heap of trouble! I can't believe he's still driving that old heap. Verb the critics heaped scorn on the wannabe blockbuster and its implausible plot heaped the stones in a corner of the yard See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But then Crialese, who’s always been good with performers, will serve up a moment of achingly sad stillness — for example when Clara, confronted with the truth of her husband’s infidelity, almost visibly crumbles into a heap of despair. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2022 The desire to hoard clothing is a toxic emotion that will turn your bedroom into a bewildering trash heap. Alex Baia, The New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2022 In recent years the list of high-tech aids has turned into a heap: stability control, yaw control, torque-biasing differentials, electric power steering, brake-by-wire, active aerodynamics, and hybrid assistance. Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 7 Mar. 2022 Vidéotron is also on top of the heap for tech support (7.8). Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 26 Aug. 2022 For those who cannot rise to the very top of the heap, the local comparison to the ones around them establishes them in the ranking. Vineer Bhansali, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 His contract ensures his pay will remain at or near the top of the heap among college football coaches. Chron, 23 Aug. 2022 Franchot, who has served as comptroller since 2007 and has the most name recognition statewide, remained at the top of the heap. Ovetta Wiggins, Washington Post, 3 July 2022 When swing and big band was the music du jour, Glenn Miller and his orchestra were at the top of the heap. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
Verb
In a video posted online late Thursday night after his meeting with Mr. Guterres and Mr. Erdogan, Mr. Zelensky called on the foreign leaders to heap pressure on Russia to withdraw from the plant. Ian Lovett, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 If others heap praise on you, letting your ego inflate will be all too easy -- so do your best to remain humble! Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2022 The large rebellion by lawmakers will leave Johnson's reputation diminished and could also heap more pressure on him as Conservatives face two difficult parliamentary by-elections later this month. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 7 June 2022 While her counterpart might have been speechless about Watkins, Mitty coach Sue Phillips had plenty of praise to heap on the Trailblazers’ multi-faceted dynamo. Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2022 Even if just a small fraction of them follow through on their intentions, their departure would heap more pressure upon a workforce that is already shouldering too much. Ed Yong, The Atlantic, 18 May 2022 And while her vocal skills are legend, on Sunday (May 1) Abel jumped into a discussion about female producers to heap praise on his frequent studio companion. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 May 2022 And Yeoh was quick to heap her praise back on to the directors. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022 The revelation -- first reported by Sky News -- will heap pressure on Sunak and add to the perception his family isn’t committed to living in Britain for the long-term. Joe Mayes, Bloomberg.com, 8 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English heep, from Old English hēap; akin to Old High German houf heap

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of heap was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing heap

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