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pile

[pʌɪl]

pile Definition

  • 1a quantity of things heaped together, often in a disorderly way
  • 2a large imposing building or group of buildings
  • 3a heavy post driven vertically into the ground to form part of a foundation or support for a structure

Using pile: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pile" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    There was a pile of books on the desk.

  • Example

    The old factory was replaced by a new office pile.

  • Example

    The house was built on a pile foundation.

  • Example

    He drove a pile into the ground to anchor the tent.

pile Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for pile

Idioms Using pile

  • a collection of useless or unwanted objects

    Example

    The garage was filled with a pile of junk that needed to be thrown away.

  • pile on the pounds

    to gain weight quickly and noticeably

    Example

    After quitting smoking, she began to pile on the pounds.

  • to exaggerate or overstate something, often in a way that is insincere or manipulative

    Example

    The salesman really piled it on thick to try to get me to buy the car.

Phrases with pile

  • pile up

    to accumulate or increase in quantity over time

    Example

    The dishes began to pile up in the sink.

  • to add more of something, especially criticism or pressure

    Example

    After the team lost the game, the coach piled on the criticism.

  • to enter a place or vehicle in a disorganized or hurried manner

    Example

    The kids piled into the car for the trip to the amusement park.

Origins of pile

from Latin 'pila', meaning 'pillar'

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Summary: pile in Brief

The term 'pile' [pʌɪl] refers to a heap of things, often in a disorderly way, or a large imposing building. It can also mean a heavy post driven vertically into the ground to form part of a foundation or support for a structure. The phrase 'pile up' denotes accumulation, while 'pile on' means to add more of something, especially criticism or pressure. 'Pile of junk' refers to a collection of useless or unwanted objects, while 'pile on the pounds' means to gain weight quickly and noticeably.

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