Piled: meaning, definitions and examples

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piled

 

[ paɪld ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

building

To place (things) one on top of the other. To accumulate or amass (something) in a large quantity or number. To press together and form a mass or heap.

Synonyms

accumulate, heap, stack

Examples of usage

  • He piled the books on the table.
  • She piled up a huge collection of vintage records.
  • The leaves piled up in the corner of the yard.
Context #2 | Noun

structure

A mass of things heaped together. A large amount of something. A heap or mass of objects placed one on top of another.

Synonyms

collection, heap, stack

Examples of usage

  • The pile of clothes on the floor.
  • A pile of paperwork on his desk.
  • She dug through the pile of books looking for the right one.

Translations

Translations of the word "piled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empilhado

🇮🇳 ढेर

🇩🇪 aufgetürmt

🇮🇩 bertumpuk

🇺🇦 складений

🇵🇱 ułożony

🇯🇵 積み重ねられた

🇫🇷 empilé

🇪🇸 apilado

🇹🇷 istiflenmiş

🇰🇷 쌓여 있는

🇸🇦 مكدس

🇨🇿 navršený

🇸🇰 navŕšený

🇨🇳 堆积的

🇸🇮 zložen

🇮🇸 staflaður

🇰🇿 жинақталған

🇬🇪 დაწყობილი

🇦🇿 yığılmış

🇲🇽 apilado

Etymology

The word 'pile' originated from the Latin word 'pila', meaning 'ball' or 'pillar'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a heap or mass of objects placed together. The verb form 'piled' first appeared in the English language in the 15th century, while the noun form 'pile' has been used since the 14th century.

See also: pile, piling.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,226 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.