Definition

Describing something that has been gathered or stacked in a large amount, often in a disorganized way.

Example

The upheaped leaves in the yard created a perfect spot for jumping.

Conversation

Have you seen my desk? It's completely upheaped with papers.

Wow, it looks like you have a lot on your plate right now.

Yeah, I really need to sort through all this mess soon.

Maybe we can tackle it together this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Upheaped → It is formed from "up" (meaning to a higher place) and "heap" (from Old English "hipe", meaning a pile or mound) with the past participle suffix "-ed" (indicating completed action). The word "upheaped" means to have been piled up to a higher place or level.

Memory Tip

Think of something being piled "up" to a "higher place" — that's what upheaped means.

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