What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
heap
Example
He put a heap of clothes on the bed. [heap: noun]
Example
She heaped the dishes in the sink. [heaped: past tense verb]
mountain
Example
We climbed the mountain to see the sunrise. [mountain: noun]
Example
She had a mountain of work to do before the deadline. [mountain: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mountain is more commonly used than heap in everyday language and has a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between heap and mountain?
Both heap and mountain can be used in formal and informal contexts, but mountain is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
