Meaning of the word pile in English

What does pile mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pile

US /paɪl/

UK /paɪl/

a heap or stack of things

Example:

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There's a pile of books on my desk.

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She made a neat pile of clothes.

Synonym:

heap stack mound accumulation collection

a large, imposing building or group of buildings

Example:

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The old mansion was a grand pile.

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They lived in a huge, crumbling pile.

Synonym:

edifice structure building mansion

to place (things) one on top of another so as to form a pile

Example:

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Please pile the dirty dishes in the sink.

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He piled the logs neatly by the fireplace.

Synonym:

stack heap accumulate amass collect

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pile up pile-up