What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pilin
Example
She started pilin the books on the table. [pilin: verb]
Example
The pilin of laundry in the corner is getting bigger. [pilin: noun]
heap
Example
He dumped the clothes in a heap on the floor. [heap: noun]
Example
She heaped the dishes in the sink, not bothering to sort them. [heap: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Heap is more commonly used than pilin in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pilin and heap?
Both pilin and heap are informal words and are not typically used in formal writing or speech.
