Piled - up-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Piled means arranged in a stack or heap, one on top of another. It is often used to describe objects like books, clothes, or logs when they are gathered in a neat or messy mound.
Definition:
Arranged in a stack or heap; accumulated in large quantities.
Synonyms:
stacked, heaped, accumulated, amassed
Part of Speech:
adjective, verb (past tense)
Antonyms:
scattered, dispersed
Common Collocations:
piled high, piled up, piled on top, piled into a corner
Derivatives:
piling, piles
Usage Tips:
Use "piled" to describe objects stacked neatly or tasks accumulated over time.
Common Phrases:
piled high and deep, piled on the pressure, piled into the car
Etymology:
From Old English *pylian*, meaning to heap or stack; related to Dutch *pielen* (to arrange).
Examples:
- 1. She piled the books neatly on the desk.
- 2. The laundry was piled high in the basket.
- 3. He piled his plate with food at the buffet.
- 4. Work has been piling up this week.