heap

Meanings

• Noun

  A large collection or pile of something.

  - "The pile of leaves in the corner of the yard was a heap."
  - "After the storm, there was a heap of debris in the street."

• Verb

  To gather or collect (things) in a pile.

  - "The children heaped praise upon their teacher."
  - "The workers heaped sandbags around the levee."

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Pronunciation

1. /hiːp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

amass , heap up , pile up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with heap
mound , sound , ground , hound , bound

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Variants

List of all variants of heap that leads to same result
heap , heaps , heaped , heaping , heap praises on , scrap heap , scrap heaps , at the bottom of the heap , at the bottom/top of the heap , at the top of the heap , collapse in a heap , collapse/fall in a heap , collapsed in a heap , collapses in a heap , collapsing in a heap , fall in a heap , falling in a heap , falls in a heap , fell in a heap , compost heap , compost pile , slag heap

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English heap, hæp, 'pile, heap'. Related to heapan 'to pile up'.

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Trivia

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1. A 'heap' of coal can produce about 2,500 kWh of energy.

2. The largest heap of sand in the world is located in Senegal and covers an area of about 40 square kilometers.

3. In the Middle Ages, a 'heap' of ashes was used as a symbol of penance and contrition.

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Related Concepts

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1. pile: Related concept: A pile is a similar structure to a heap, but it often implies a more ordered or deliberate arrangement of objects.

2. mound: Related concept: A mound is a type of heap that is often natural in origin and can be large in size.

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Culture

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In literature, a heap can symbolize abundance, as in the phrase 'a heap of riches'. In art, heaps can be used to represent the passage of time or the accumulation of experiences.

How to Memorize "heap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile of items, such as apples or books. Visualize adding more items to the pile until it becomes a heap.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heap' with the image of a large, disorganized pile of objects.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym H-E-A-P to remember the definition: 'Heap' is a large collection or pile of something.

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