Heaped: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something collected in a disorganized manner, often creating a large and messy pile. It can be used both for physical objects and figuratively.

• The garbage was heaped in the corner.
• She heaped praise on his work.

Describes things put together in a pile, often suggesting a slightly disordered stack but not as messy as 'heaped'.

• Books were piled up on the floor.
• The laundry was piled on the bed.

Refers to a neat and orderly pile. Often used to indicate items arranged with care and organization.

• The chairs were stacked in the corner.
• The plates were stacked neatly on the counter.

Indicates a process where something gradually increases over time. It's often used in formal or technical contexts.

• Dust had accumulated on the old books.
• He accumulated a lot of knowledge over the years.

Often used to describe something that is piled up in a messy or disordered manner, can also indicate a large or excessive amount.

• The leaves were heaped in the corner of the yard.
• The fans heaped praise on the new movie.

Used to refer to a large collection of items stacked on top of each other, often haphazardly.

• He left his clothes in a pile on the floor.
• There was a pile of dishes in the sink.

Generally refers to a neat and orderly arrangement of items placed on top of each other.

• The books were arranged in a stack on the desk.
• She made a stack of pancakes for breakfast.

Typically used to describe a gradual gathering or increase of items, often over a period of time.

• Dust began to accumulate on the shelves.
• She managed to accumulate a significant amount of savings.