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Word: Heap
Speech Type: Noun
Old English hēap (noun), hēapian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoop and German Haufen
hiːp
an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other
Short Definition:collection of things on top of each other
Examples:- a heap of cardboard boxes
- her clothes lay in a heap on the floor
a large amount or number of
Short Definition:large amount or number of
Examples:- we have heaps of room
an untidy or dilapidated place or vehicle
Short Definition:dilapidated place or vehicle
Examples:- they climbed back in the heap and headed home
Word: Heap
Speech Type: Adverb
hiːp
a great deal
Short Definition:a great deal
Examples:- ‘How do you like Maggie?’ ‘I like you heaps better!’
Word: Heap
Speech Type: Verb
hiːp
put (objects or a loose substance) in a heap
Short Definition:put in heap
Examples:- she heaped logs on the fire
- heaped up in one corner was a pile of junk
direct a great deal of praise, abuse, criticism, etc. at (someone or something)
Short Definition:direct praise, abuse, or criticism at
Examples:- she heaped praise on the public for its generosity as charity donations continued to pour in
- these are the people who make a living from heaping abuse and ridicule on those of whom they do not approve
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