Heaping: meaning, definitions and examples

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heaping

 

[ หˆhiหpษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quantity

Heaping refers to a large or excessive amount of something, often used to describe a pile or accumulation that is higher than the surrounding area. In cooking, it may refer to an ingredient that is generously spooned or measured, going beyond a standard or level measurement. The term suggests abundance and can indicate a surplus, often adding a sense of generosity or fullness to the description.

Synonyms

abundant, ample, overflowing, piled

Examples of usage

  • Heaping spoonful of rice
  • A heaping plate of pasta
  • Heaping mounds of snow
  • She received a heaping amount of compliments
Context #2 | Verb

action of piling

To heap means to put things in a pile or to accumulate them in a great quantity. This can refer to physically placing objects on top of one another or metaphorically gathering ideas, feelings, or responsibilities. It suggests an element of disorder but also of abundance, often resulting in a large, informal collection.

Synonyms

accumulate, gather, pile, stack

Examples of usage

  • They heaped the dirt for the garden
  • He heaped praise on her achievements
  • The workers began to heap the stones together
  • She heaped on the blankets for warmth

Translations

Translations of the word "heaping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amontoado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรคufend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menumpuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagromadzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑฑ็››ใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apilamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑฤŸฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูู…ู’

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hromadฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hromadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ †็งฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopiฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ haugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apilamiento

Etymology

The word 'heaping' has its origins in the Old English word 'hyรพ', which means 'to heap' or 'to pile up'. This term evolved through Middle English during the late medieval period, retaining a similar meaning related to abundance and gathering. The usage of 'heap' in English reflects a physical action of stacking or piling, often associated with excess. Over centuries, it has been employed in various contexts, from descriptive language in cooking to referencing accumulating tasks or emotions. As the language evolved, so did the various forms and uses of the word, leading to the modern adjective and verb forms we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,233, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.