heap

//hiːp//
B1Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Noun

heapSingular
heapsPlural
1

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

There was a heap of dirty clothes on the floor.

2

A large amount or number of something.

I have a heap of work to do this weekend.

Verb

heapInfinitive
heapPresent tense
heapedPast tense
heapedPast participle
heapingPresent participle
heapsThird-person singular
1

To put objects in a pile or mound.

She heaped the books on the table.

2

To load or cover something with large quantities.

She heaped the plate with food.