piled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /paɪld/
KK: /paɪld/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is stacked or heaped in a disorderly way.
Example
The books were piled high on the table.
Conversation
Have you seen my desk?
Yeah, it's really piled with papers!
I know, I need to organize it better.
Maybe we can sort through it together this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
stacked
heaped
mounded
Antonyms
scattered
dispersed
sparse
verb
Definition
To have stacked or arranged things in a heap or a pile.
Example
The books were piled high on the table.
Tense Forms
Past: piled
Past Participle: piled
Conversation
I can't believe how many books I piled on my desk this week.
It looks like you have a lot of reading to do!
Yeah, I really need to organize them before they fall over.
Root Explanation
The word 'piled' originates from the Old English 'pyll', meaning a heap or mound. It refers to the action of stacking or accumulating items into a heap or pile.
Memory Tip
Imagine stacking things into a 'heap' — that's what 'piled' means, to create a mound of items.
Visually Confused Words
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