heap
Pronunciation: [hiːp]
Word
Context: “abundance”
(noun) a large pile of something. Imagine a big stack of toys or a bunch of leaves all piled up together. That's a heap!
Example
She had a heap of books on her desk that she wanted to read.
Example
There wasn't a heap of food at the party; only a few snacks were available.
Example
Can you help me move this heap of blankets?
Context: “arrangement”
(verb) to put things in a pile. When you gather your toys and place them in a big bunch, you are heaping them.
Example
He heaped the sand into a tall mound for the sandcastle.
Example
She didn't heap her clothes; instead, she carefully hung them in the closet.
Example
Are you going to heap those leaves into a pile?
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