What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pilin
Example
The books were pilin up on the desk. [pilin: verb]
Example
There was a pilin of laundry waiting to be washed. [pilin: noun]
pile
Example
The dishes were piled high in the sink. [pile: verb]
Example
There was a pile of leaves in the yard that needed to be raked. [pile: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pile is more commonly used than pilin in everyday language, especially in American and British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pilin and pile?
Pile is more versatile in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while pilin is more informal and colloquial in tone.
