Looking for the meaning of the word HEAPING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HEAPING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Heap
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English hēap (noun), hēapian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoop and German Haufen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
hiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Definition:
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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