Stack - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A pile of objects arranged neatly one on top of another.
Synonyms:
pile, heap, mound, collection
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
scatter, disperse
Common Collocations:
stack of books, stack the shelves, stack up high
Derivatives:
stacked, stacking, stackable
Usage Tips:
Use "stack" for orderly piles; avoid for scattered items unless stacking is implied.
Common Phrases:
stack the deck, blow your stack, stack up against
Etymology:
From Old Norse "stakkr," meaning haystack or pile; related to Dutch "stak" and German "Stau."
Examples:
- 1. She stacked the plates carefully after dinner.
- 2. The library has a tall stack of new books.
- 3. He blew his stack when he saw the mess.
- 4. Please don’t stack those fragile items too high.