Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heap
noun
/hiːp/
Definition
A heap is a collection of items stacked or piled together in a disorganized manner.
Examples
- There was a heap of old newspapers in the corner of the room.
- After the storm, a heap of branches and leaves covered the ground.
- She put the toys in a heap on the floor.
Meaning
It often refers to a large quantity of something that is arranged in a messy or untidy way.
Synonyms
- pile
- stack
- mound
- mountain
